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Civil War Button Collection

The Civil War button was more than just a piece of clothing fastener - it was a symbol of loyalty, sacrifice, and patriotism

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: State Of Rhode Island Button

State Of Rhode Island Button
3027914 State Of Rhode Island Button ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: Button of the 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers-National Guards

Button of the 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers-National Guards
3027909 Button of the 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers-National Guards; Private Collection; (add.info.: Button of the 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers-National Guards); © Don Troiani

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: Button of the 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia 1855-60

Button of the 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia 1855-60
3027919 Button of the 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia 1855-60; Private Collection; (add.info.: Button of the 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia 1855-60); © Don Troiani

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: US General service button for enlisted men

US General service button for enlisted men
3027922 US General service button for enlisted men; Private Collection; (add.info.: US General service button for enlisted men); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: US Artillery officer's button

US Artillery officer's button
3027902 US Artillery officer's button; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Artillery officer's button); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: New York National Guard Button Circa 1860

New York National Guard Button Circa 1860
3033438 New York National Guard Button Circa 1860; Private Collection; (add.info.: New York National Guard Button Circa 1860); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: US Cavalry officer's button

US Cavalry officer's button
3027920 US Cavalry officer's button; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Cavalry officer's button); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: New Hampshire State button

New Hampshire State button
3027918 New Hampshire State button; Private Collection; (add.info.: New Hampshire State button); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: State of Missouri Buttons

State of Missouri Buttons
3027906 State of Missouri Buttons; Private Collection; (add.info.: State of Missouri Buttons); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: US Staff officer's button

US Staff officer's button
3027904 US Staff officer's button; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Staff officer's button); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: American Civil War, Confederate Button

American Civil War, Confederate Button
3073319 American Civil War, Confederate Button; Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate Rifleman's brass button imported from England and made by HT&B of Manchester); © Don Troiani

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: US Infantry Officers Gilt Coat Size Button

US Infantry Officers Gilt Coat Size Button
3027908 US Infantry Officers Gilt Coat Size Button ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageCivil War Button Collection: Button Of 71st New York State Militia

Button Of 71st New York State Militia
3027897 Button Of 71st New York State Militia ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022



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The Civil War button was more than just a piece of clothing fastener - it was a symbol of loyalty, sacrifice, and patriotism. Soldiers on both sides proudly wore these buttons on their uniforms as they fought for their beliefs and ideals. Each button bore the insignia of either the Union or Confederate army, serving as a reminder of the divided nation torn apart by war. These small but significant artifacts have survived over a century, telling stories of courage and bravery in the face of adversity. Today, collectors treasure these buttons as valuable pieces of history that connect us to our past and remind us of the sacrifices made during one of America's darkest chapters. The Civil War button may be small in size, but its impact on our nation's history is immeasurable.