Description
This is a circa 1890s Virginia Confederate Veterans' sleeve or hat button. The button has the seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia at its center with the motto Sic Semper Tyrannis (Thus to all tyrants). It is marked Jacob Reeds Sons on reverse. This button, along with the other items listed for sale separately at the bottom of the page, all came to us from the same unknown Confederate veteran.
VINTAGE:Circa 1890s.
SIZE:Approximately 9/16" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Brass.
ATTACHMENT:Loop.
MARKINGS:JACOB REEDS SONS.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Confederate veteran item collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAM13 LBCX9/13 SCBX9/15
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine-): The button has some small areas of medium wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.