North Carolina "Sunburst" Coat Button - Non-Excavated - High Quality
Item: North Carolina "Sunburst" Coat Button - Non-Excavated - High Quality
Backmark: Blank
Design: An eight-pointed raised star or "sunburst" on a finely stippled gilded field with border. The star's prime point is down, or in the six o'clock position. The raised letters "NC" are in the center on a horizontally-lined background within a raised ring. The rear shows "spin" marks indicating that they were shaped on a lathe. The shank was securely brazed on.
Construction: Low convex, one-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Excellent, non-excavated, shank present. An absolutely beautiful button. The raised "NC" in the lined center, surrounding rays, and stippled background are all distinct. The button has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs.
Reference: Tice: NC233A1; Albert: NC 14A
An example can be found in the following button reference book:
- "Uniform Buttons of the United States 1776-1865" by Warren K. Tice, page 411, item 2.
See the above page in the additional images.
Comments: There is no upgrade for this button. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War button or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC11246
- Price:
- $1,250.00
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