Massachusetts Button / SOLD

Description

Massachusetts  B utton, state seal Native American holding bow and arrow, one part flat,   Rich Quality London, script style, (24.7mm)  Button depicts state seal of Massachusetts, native American holding bow and arrow, use of this version of the state seal dates from the colonial period, intended for troops from Massachusetts.     Backmark:   “RICH QUALITY (script lettering) / LONDON / solid ring/ (eight stars)” dm, flat button, English manufacture 1820’s or 1830’s.    One part flat button, coat size. Reference: Albert MS19, Tice MS036A4 Inventory Number: BUT 053 / SOLD