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PRE-CIVIL WAR REPUBLIC OF TEXAS ARMY STAFF

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,400.00 - 2,800.00 USD
PRE-CIVIL WAR REPUBLIC OF TEXAS ARMY STAFF

OFFICER'S BUTTON. A superb example of an early 3 piece staff button produced by Scovill of Waterbury, Connecticut for the Republic of Texas Army. Buttons of the Republic of Texas were often utilized by Confederate forces during the Civil War. Albert # TX-5-A. Face depicts a central star with a rope border surrounded by "REPUBLIC OF TEXAS * ARMY * " all on a lined field. The reverse reads, "J.M.L & W.H. SCOVILL * WATERBURY * EXTRA SUPERFINE (swag) ". Full straight shank. CONDITION: button is absolutely beautiful with virtually all of its original gilded finish intact. (02-17699/BF). $2,400-2,800.