Button from the Uniform of General Ulysses S. Grant Gifted by his son, Frederick D. Grant — May 15, 1897

Button from the Uniform of General Ulysses S. Grant - 

Gifted by his son, Frederick D. Grant — May 15, 1897

This framed U.S. Army eagle button was personally removed from a Civil War uniform worn by General Ulysses S. Grant, Commanding General of the Union Army and 18th President of the United States.

It was gifted in 1897 by Frederick D. Grant, the general’s eldest son, along with a handwritten note that reads:

“My Dear Mr. Rhinelander:

Allow me to present to you, for your collection, this button, which I have taken from a uniform coat worn by my father, General U.S. Grant, during our Civil War.

Frederick D. Grant

May 15, 1897”

Though a simple artifact, this is actually a later button which was worn by the late President and presented but still carries powerful symbolism—connecting the personal legacy of one of America’s greatest generals with the national memory of the Civil War.

Ex: Texas Civil War Museum

Comes housed in a riker display case with dark blue velvet and descriptive card.

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Inventory Number: IDE 293