✅ SOLVED Anybody have a copy of the book: RELICS OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE, THE CIVIL WAR YEARS

[creskol]

If so, what does it say about the Confederate usage of British livery buttons? Thanks.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Hope you get your question answered buddy.
If anybody, I bet 'TheCannonballGuy' has the book your asking about.

Dave

 

[creskol]

Thanks Dave!

 

[fyrffytr1]

I just messaged a friend to see if he has it. I will let you know. And, I am going to put it on my Christmas list. It looks to be very interesting.

 

[duggap]

I have the book in question, but it's going to take a few minutes or so, to get your answer for you.

On page 119 it has the following: Livery Button:- Sturdier and better made that most sportsman buttons, there were usually made in England for use by wealthy hunt clubs and families. This one was found at a Confederate site in Darien, GA

That's about all I can find. From personal experience we found two one piece silver buttons with an eagle on them. Daniel Binder identified them as being Livery buttons. We attributed them to a camp belonging to some of Longstreets men, but that was never verified.

 

[creskol]

I have the book in question, but it's going to take a few minutes or so, to get your answer for you.

Great! Thanks!

 

[fyrffytr1]

Sorry to say he doesn't have the book. Maybe you could get some help from the source.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/c...ire-history-hunters-association-new-info.html

 

[creskol]

Sorry to say he doesn't have the book. Maybe you could get some help from the source.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/c...ire-history-hunters-association-new-info.html

Thanks for trying ... I appreciate that! I will check out the link.

 

[creskol]

I have the book in question, but it's going to take a few minutes or so, to get your answer for you.

On page 119 it has the following: Livery Button:- Sturdier and better made that most sportsman buttons, there were usually made in England for use by wealthy hunt clubs and families. This one was found at a Confederate site in Darien, GA

That's about all I can find. From personal experience we found two one piece silver buttons with an eagle on them. Daniel Binder identified them as being Livery buttons. We attributed them to a camp belonging to some of Longstreets men, but that was never verified.

Thank you for the info. Much obliged!