Massachusetts Regimental Button, New England Guard Cuff

Massachusetts Regimental Button, New England Guard "NEG",  R & W Robinson on ribbon, (13.55mm)  Button depicts raised "NEG", on lined field.  The New England Guard was formed about 1812, enjoyed a long tradition from Boston Mass, was organized into the 24th Mass Infantry and served with distinction.  Backmark:  "(dot) ROBINSONS (dot) / (EXTRA)" dm.  Low convex, two part button, cuff size.

Reference: Albert MS76, Tice MS264As1