Item: Confederate Infantry Button - Richmond Backmark
Backmark: "E.M.L & C. RICHMOND. VA." rmdc
Construction: Medium convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 23 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, secure shank present, solid button. Very nice chocolate brown patina. A very small portion of the rim which overlaps the button's back, is missing. There are no pushes or repairs.
Recovered: Orange County, VA
Reference: Tice: CSI240A1 Albert: CS 181
Comments: These Richmond back marked buttons are among my favorites and this very handsome example will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War button or general relic collection.
MISSED OUT ON THIS ITEM?
I may have other similar examples not yet listed.
To find out:
Call or Text: 804-873-5462
Email: virginiarelics@comcast.net