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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.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- button
- date made
- 1800 - 1815
- place made
- United States: New York
- Physical Description
- gilt brass (button material)
- copper (shank material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1/4 in x 7/8 in;.635 cm x 2.2225 cm
- ID Number
- 1982.0090.09A
- accession number
- 1982.0090
- catalog number
- 1982.0090.09A
- Credit Line
- Estate of John Paul Remensnyder
- subject
- Uniforms, Military
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- Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life
- Clothing & Accessories
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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