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This is a scarce 1880's-90's United States Light House Service uniform hat button. The organization was employed by the US Coast Guard to maintain Lighthouses when they merged in 1939.
VINTAGE:Circa 1880's-90's.
SIZE:Approximately 1/2" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt Bronze.
ATTACHMENT:Button loop.
MARKINGS:"FINE QUALITY"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Book collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX17 LEEX03/17 SEEX09/20
CONDITION:6+ (Fine-Very Fine): Has seen some wear, with oxidization on both the obverse and reverse of the button.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.