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Description:

New York Militia "EXCELSIOR" button depicting a spreadwing eagle perched on terrestrial globe. Circular, single-piece button with omega loop shank, possibly on a thin pedestal or plateau, brazed on blank back. No marks. One of four "EXCELSIOR" buttons, 1982.0090.09A, C, N and O, from a collection of 15 buttons, 1982.0090.09A-O.

Date Made: 1800 - 1815

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York

Subject: Uniforms, Military

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Credit Line: Estate of John Paul Remensnyder

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1982.0090.09CCatalog Number: 1982.0090.09CAccession Number: 1982.0090

Object Name: button

Physical Description: gilt brass (button material)copper (shank material)Measurements: overall: 3/8 in x 7/8 in; .9525 cm x 2.2225 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-ed78-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1452425

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