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"TREBLE GILT" Backmark Coat Size Civil War Maine State Seal Button ME1
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This is a fine non-excavated original coat size state of ' Maine 3 piece staff officer uniform button. The face has the beautiful state seal of Maine with fine detail. The Maine state seal depicts a shield on a white pine tree which has been associated with New England since colonial time with a moose below. On one side it has the figure with the reaping hook in hand and on the other side of the shield it has the sailor with the anchor. Above the image it has the Northern star design and below the star it has the motto of the state "Dirigo" which means "I direct" referring to the Northern star. Below the shield it has the proud "MAINE" in bold letters within a banner. The original back and shank are present with the correct Civil War backmark of "TREBLE GILT" backmark that was made by the Attleboro, Massachusetts firm of D. Evans. This is a fine non-excavated Maine state seal uniform button. This is the version listed as ME1 in Albert's Button book and ME200E5 in Tice's button book. This is a nice looking authentic Civil War Maine state seal button.
Item #: B4195 Shipping Weight:
0.3 lb
Your Price:$99.00 USD
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