Virginia Militia Button, Battle of Gettysburg / SOLD

Virginia Militia Button, Battle of Gettysburg - Inventory Number: GET 455 / SOLD

Excavated Virginia Militia low convex one-piece coat button, produced between 1820-1835. The face depicts the Virginia coat of arms with “Virtus” slaying the tyrant. “VIRGINIA” is printed along the top and “SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS” along the bottom. The button has a light brown patina and has the shank on the back. The back is marked “YOUNG. SMITH & Co / NEW. YORK.” A nice early Virginia button with very sharp detail. From a collection of local Gettysburg Relics recovered in the 1950’s.  Accompanied by certificate of authenticity.

Inventory Number: BUT 455 / SOLD