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Virginia Gilded Uniform Button Pre Civil War

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Went out yesterday to an old foundation from around 1900 and recovered a nice gilded Virginia uniform button. I have not found this exact style yet on the web, only similar (note cape below elbow). Best guess so far is circa 1840-1860.

Super excited about this one. Also found other relics as shown. I will be going back!

HH all.
 

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Finding that would make my day! Congrats!

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EmuDetector said:
Awesome find, here's a bit of info for the button:

"Virginia button, state seal Virtus slaying the tyrant with sword down, "Cavalier" pattern.... Button depicts Virginia state seal, Virtus slaying the tyrant, intended for Virginia troops. This design of the state seal with the sword pointed down became prevalent from the 1850's.

http://www.relicman.com/buttons/Button6600-Virginia-S to Z.html
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I think I narrowed down the date on this button. Thank you again Emu for the lead.

"R&W Robinson operated 1834 to ca 1848, when it was taken over by D Evans."

http://www.relicman.com/buttons/Button9901-Backmark-Robinson000.html
 
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