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CIVIL WAR PERIOD CONFEDERATE GENERAL STAFF

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
CIVIL WAR PERIOD CONFEDERATE GENERAL STAFF

OFFICERS BUTTON. A fine example of a Confederate button utilized by the General Staff. This button was mfg. in England during the war & imported to the Confederate States likely by blockade runners. Albert # CS-1-A-5. Face depicts a folded wing eagle w/ a shield on its chest featuring the letters, "CSA" at the top. The eagle is surrounded by 11 stars representing the states of the Confederacy. The reverse reads, "(crest) RIVET'D & SOLDER'D". Full straight shank. CONDITION: button retains nearly all of its original finish w/ very minimal wear. PROVENANCE: Cullen Smith estate collection.(02-17252/BF). $1,200-1,600.