Item: Georgia Military Institute "GMI" Coat Button
Backmark: "HORSTMANN BRO & ALLIEN / N. Y." rmdc
Design: Temple of Georgia's coat of arms is inscribed, "GMI CADET" and the date "1858" lies below.
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 21 mm.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, secure shank present. This button has ample gilt with no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown.
Reference: Tice: GAS287B1; Albert: SU 128
Comments: This Georgia Military Institute coat button was acquired directly from the family of the digger and will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War button or general relic collection.
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