Military button

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Military button

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.52

Description

One piece molded cuff button, "U.S.I./Regt"; circular with design of an eagle with arrow and olive branch: U.S.I. (United States Infantry) stamped above eagle, "REGt." (Regiment) stamped below; blank backmark.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1812 - 1815

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1/4 in

Diameter

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1/4 x 1/2 in. (0.6 x 1.3 cm)

Material

copper, silverplate

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Thread attached to shank.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.88.21 a-b - Box - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal. Evaluation: Albert, RV40, p. 26.

Note Type

General Note

Note

Note: This was found inside epaulette box MP.88.21, 2/88. Note: A string of these buttons in relic room.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor