11-02-201311-02-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 2, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Group of Forty-one New York Militia and National Guard Unit Buttons

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$480$400
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2684MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 02, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Group of Forty-one New York Militia and National Guard Unit Buttons, c. early to late 19th century, nine flat one-piece brass buttons with eagle and EXCELSIOR, two low-convex one-piece marked with eagle, shield, N.Y.S.A. in a banner, and NATIONAL GUARD below, twelve gilt militia staff buttons, and eighteen regimental buttons for National Guard units including the 2nd, 7th, 9th, and 13th, as well as the NAVAL MILITIA, dia. 20 to 23 mm.
Estimate $600-800

All non-dug with the majority of gilt finish, all shanks intact.


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Keywords

National Guard, Forty-one New York Militia