Connecticut Button, Connecticut National Guard

Connecticut Button,  Connecticut National Guard, Officer Staff,  Scovill Mfg Co Waterbury, dm between rings, (22.3mm)  Button depicts script "CNG", Connecticut National Guard on lined field .  This unit was organized during the war, representing a replacement of state militia units, intended for officers.  Backmark:  "SCOVILL MF'G CO, / WATERBURY." dm between two rings of dots, ca 1860's.  Three part officer staff button, coat size, high convex.

Reference: Albert CT20A, Tice CT210A1