LOT OF 30 EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE BUTTONS FROM GEORGIA BATTLEFIELDS.

LOT OF 30 EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE BUTTONS FROM GEORGIA BATTLEFIELDS. Lot consists of 21 solid cast “I”(infantry) buttons. These buttons were made in Atlanta and issued on coats to troops camped in winter quarters in north Georgia prior to Atlanta Campaign. All these cast “I’s” are in fine condition with various patinas, some still have dirt on them. There are two script “I” buttons, both with “Isaac Campbell” back marks. Back marks are hard to read because of ground action. Both buttons retain shanks. There are three block “I” buttons, one being an English import, the other two being Confederate locals with brass backs. All three of these buttons are fine with shanks. There are two South Carolina state seal medium sized buttons. Both buttons exhibit 10%-20% gilt on faces. One button is back-marked “HORSTMANN”, the other “EXTRA QUALITY”. Both buttons retain shanks. The last button in this group is a North Carolina starburst button. Button has nice smooth face, lacks shank. This is a great group of excavated Confederate buttons, all in better than average excavated condition. 4-56028 JS129 (2,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2436	$4,312.00	LOT OF 30 EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE BUTTONS FROM GEORGIA BATTLEFIELDS. Lot consists of 21 solid cast “I”(infantry) buttons. These buttons were made in Atlanta and issued on coats to troops camped in winter quarters in north Georgia prior to Atlanta Campaign. All these cast “I’s” are in fine condition with various patinas, some still have dirt on them. There are two script “I” buttons, both with “Isaac Campbell” back marks. Back marks are hard to read because of ground action. Both buttons retain shanks. There are three block “I” buttons, one being an English import, the other two being Confederate locals with brass backs. All three of these buttons are fine with shanks. There are two South Carolina state seal medium sized buttons. Both buttons exhibit 10%-20% gilt on faces. One button is back-marked “HORSTMANN”, the other “EXTRA QUALITY”. Both buttons retain shanks. The last button in this group is a North Carolina starburst button. Button has nice smooth face, lacks shank. This is a great group of excavated Confederate buttons, all in better than average excavated condition. 4-56028 JS129 (2,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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