This is a beautiful non-excavated cuff size uniform button for the state of ' Massachusetts. It has the famous arm and sword design of Massachusetts on the face of the button. The face of the button has a some of the original gold gilding remaining on front and back with an excellent look. This one has the original back and shank intact with the correct pre-Civil War backmark of "EXTRA QUALITY". It is the version listed as figure MS35av in Albert's button book and MS210AS5 in Tice's button book. This is a fine button all the way around and just needs a nice home in your relic room.'