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Infantry 1-piece General Service Cuff Button, 1812-1815 (Albert GI 43 Av) D9
Infantry 1-piece General Service Cuff Button, 1812-1815 (Albert GI 43 Av) D9

Infantry 1-piece General Service Cuff Button, 1812-1815 (Albert GI 43 Av) D9

$ 18.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1784-1860
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Condition: This solid early 1-piece convex button was in service from 1812 to 1815. It is in excellent condition. I think it is a water find. It has no mechanical problems; no dings or bends, etc. The device, an eagle with spread wings looking left encircled by stars. The eagle is perched on an oval containing Roman letter “U S.” At 15 mm in diameter I guess it is technically a “cuff,” but often buttons like this were used for decoration on a jacket. It was originally silver plated. The reverse is quite interesting. The shank is intact and it is mounted on a small rectangular support securely brazed on the back of the button. This is a good example of an interesting button that will make a good addition to any collection.
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    This button is a good example of an early general service button that saw service between 1812 and 1815. It is a small (15 mm) 1-piece convex button that, despite its size, was beautifully made. It was silver plated and probably used with lines of others to decorate a jacket or some other feature of a uniform. It appears to be Albert GI 43 Av featuring a spread eagle encircled with stars with an oval containing the Roman letters “U S.” The shank is solid and also encircled with stars.
    This button is from my personal collection, but it is time to pass it on. I will continue to liquidate my collection on eBay one button at a time so please watch for later postings. The button you see is the one you will receive. I see coat-size buttons of this type offered from 5 to 0. As a cuff I am opening the open for bid starting at . USA shipping only and .95 postage. I only accept eBay payments. Thanks for your interest.