Confederate Bock Infantry “I” Button – E.M.L. & C., Richmond, Virginia 

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Confederate Bock Infantry “I” Button – E.M.L. & C., Richmond, Virginia 

Civil War Confederate infantry coat button featuring a raised block “I” for Infantry on the face. The reverse retains its shank and bears the desirable “E.M.L. & C. / Richmond, Va.” backmark, a known Confederate button marking associated with Richmond.

The button retains a pleasing dark, untouched patina with age-related surface wear while the raised “I” remains well defined.
A nice example of a Richmond-marked Confederate infantry uniform button from the Civil War. 

Inventory Number: CON 738