Confederate Infantry “Block I” Button with Uniform Cloth, Battle of Gettysburg / SOLD

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Confederate  Infantry “Block I” Button with Uniform Cloth,   Battle of Gettysburg – Inventory Number: BUT 259 / SOLD Battle of Gettysburg Excavated Confederate 23mm Infantry button of two-piece construction with a plain Roman “I” on the face. The back is detached and pushed into the center of the button. A circular section of butternut uniform cloth is remarkably preserved around the shank. The face exhibits a dark green and purple patina. A fascinating relic from a Confederate infantry soldier. From a collection of local Gettysburg Relics recovered in the 1950’s.  Accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Comes housed in a display case with red velvet backing and descriptive card.   Inventory Number: BUT 259 / SOLD