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Grand Army of the Republic buttons
- Creator:
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- Location:
- Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: x x 3/4 in 1 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0476a-d
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Brass Grand Army of the Republic coat buttons feature a finely-striped dome embossed with "G.A.R." in ornate interlocking font. Plain trim encircles the dome. "Scovill Mfg. Co., Waterbury" is engraved around the edge on the reverse. A metal ring to tack the button to the garment is attached to the center of the back. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum