Rhode Island State Seal Coat Button
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Item: Rhode Island State Seal Staff Officer Coat Button
Backmark: "D. EVANS & CO. / ATTLEBORO MASS" dm
Design: The state coat of arms with an anchor on a stippled field in the center, with "HOPE" in a scroll above, all on a lined field. See more on the state coat of arms in the Comments section below.
Construction: High convex, three-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Excellent, non-excavated, secure shank present. Golden patina with no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown
Reference: Tice: RI201A1 Albert: RI 7
Comments: According to "Uniform Buttons of the United States 1776-1865" by Warren K. Tice, regarding the Rhode Island state seal design:
"Since 1647, the seal and coat of arms of Rhode Island has consisted of an anchor with motto Hope. The anchor, used in dangerous storms to secure ships and crews, is symbolic of faith. The motto suggests placing trust in religion and state. Rhode Island employed the anchor device on buttons as early as the Revolution."
This fine Rhode Island state seal button will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War button or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC10926
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