Civil War infantry button, ca. 1861

Civil War infantry button, ca. 1861
  • MMN Item 83674
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Description

The "I" on the button indicates the wearer is an infantry soldier. The buttons were used on coats, but could be replaced by a button indicating a specific state.

This button belonged to Granville Sparrow of Portland, a Sergeant, then Lieutenant (Co. A), then Captain in Co. B of the 17th Maine Infantry.

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