![]() ![]() Overall though, this button still displays quite well, showing its age with a dirty, dark patina. More than 10,000 buttons are on permanent display in the Button Gallery, in an exhibit that includes carved cinnabar from Asia, Japanese netsuke, colorful Bakelite buttons from the 1930s, floral bouquets made of human hair placed under glass, military buttons, black glass and marquisette buttons popularized by Queen Victoria, habitat buttons mad. The reverse shows a very strong looking integral cast shank, and a raised maker’s mark of, “ Cordier Freres Paris.” The metal is somewhat soft and there are several small gouges, one on the edge of the shield, and a couple on the raised border, and one on the reverse of the border. The field behind is smooth and there is a raised border at the edge. The button features an eagle with shield device at center, clutching arrows and laurel in his claws, with an arc of thirteen stars above him. The edge of the button has nice clear stars and a rope border. It has the eagle perched on the anchor below her talons on the front. Here is a Fine One Piece White Metal PA48 Pennsylvania Chasseur Button ! These buttons were worn on the French Chasseur Uniforms that General McClellan awarded to the 83 rd Pennsylvania and 18 th Massachusetts Infantry regiments, for best drill at a review. 95.00 75.00 (You save 20.00) Product Description This is another great piece being offered, it is a beautiful non-excavated Civil War Navy coat button. Nice PA48 French Chasseur Button For 83rd Pennsylvania or 18th Massachusetts Uniform ![]()
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