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Metadata
Object Name |
Button |
Catalog Number |
UNNUMBERED-2709 |
Date |
1859-1860 |
Material(s) |
Metal |
Dimensions |
Dia-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a silver plated pre-Civil War South Carolina Militia coat button. On the obverse in relief is a palmetto tree over two crossed arrows and a bow with the letters "S" and "C" either side. In a semi-circle around the tree are the words "ANIMIS OPIBUSQUE PARATI". On the reverse is a round, un-plated brass section with thread loop and the words "HORSTMANN BROS & Co PHIL". |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
Event |
American Civil War |
Subjects |
Militias Buttons (Fasteners) |
Search Terms |
South Carolina Militia Civil War American Civil War |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |