Virginia button Id Please

[Indian Steve]

Howdy All, I just found 5 buttons at a local flea market. Virginia seal on front, three piece construction, and C. Wendlinger Richmond Virginia on back. Can anybody tell me an approximated age? Thanks!

 

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[Indian Steve]

I just saw one like it on Ebay advertised as Virginia Civil War officers button. Could these possibly be that old or are they newer? Thanks again.

 

[ncsuwolf]

As I understand that company started mid/late war, and that most of their buttons were post war. They were in business until ~1900 I believe. That being said, buddy of mine recently bought one dug from Williamsburg va (pics below) Also here’s is a link for a very similar one. Not sure what you paid for them, but I’m thinking you did ok.

VIRGINIA OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON — Horse Soldier

www.horsesoldier.com

…..also here are pics from Albert’s book. I think that’s your button.

 

[Indian Steve]

As I understand that company started mid/late war, and that most of their buttons were post war. They were in business until ~1900 I believe. That being said, buddy of mine recently bought one dug from Williamsburg va (pics below) Also here’s is a link for a very similar one. Not sure what you paid for them, but I’m thinking you did ok.

VIRGINIA OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON — Horse Soldier

www.horsesoldier.com

…..also here are pics from Albert’s book. I think that’s your button.

Thanks! I got 4 coat buttons & one cuff and an Esso "Put a Tiger in Your Tank" keychain for a whole dollar. Dang near broke me....