United States. Six New York State Artillery/Militia National Guard Uniform Buttons, c.1850 Archive minor green enamel loss

minor green enamel loss

reverse with buttonhole for attachment

who subsequently served in a non-combatant role in the First World War and fulfilled lengthy civil service

Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League Orange Official's Badge (Teikoku Zaiko Gunjin Kai) (two-piece construction

United States. Six New York State Artillery/Militia National Guard Uniform Buttons, c.1850 Archive minor green enamel lossIn brass, each illustrating an eagle holding a shield in its beak, inscribed "NATIONAL GUARD" at the base, five bearing a ribbon banner inscribed "N. Y. S. A." (Artillery), the other button inscribed "N. Y. S. M. (Militia), with various maker marks on their reverses, measuring approximately 21 mm in diameter each, ranging from fine to better than very fine.