$480
Group of Forty-one New York Militia and National Guard Unit Buttons, c. early to late 19th century, nine flat one-piece brass buttons with eagle and EXCELSIOR , two low-convex one-piece marked with eagle, shield, N.Y.S.A. in a banner, and NATIONAL GUARD below, twelve gilt militia staff buttons, and eighteen regimental buttons for National Guard units including the 2nd, 7th, 9th, and 13th, as well as the NAVAL MILITIA , dia. 20 to 23 mm.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-11-02