images of al civil war marine and navy buttons

The Button Board is referenced in Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia vol. Currently made with Poplar wood in stock.Ĭlick on the image to see a larger picture. This button polishing board has a handle, measures 8.5' x 1.75' and is stained with linseed oil. While officers often had metal polishes and cleaners, the soldier used fire pit ash as a substitute. Button polishing passed the soldiers' boredom, especially during the winter months. The board is slipped over the uniform button when polishing it to prevent the uniform from getting stained by the polishing paste. The Civil War was in many cases a 'spit and polish' war for the troops and a button board was a must have. Both military and civilian clothing sported these tarnishing metal buttons.

These buttons were not tarnish-proof and contact with finger oils, air, and the elements guaranteed these buttons did not stay shiny for very long. Metal was a very common material for buttons during the Civil War. Our Credits: Movies, National Parks, Units & More.Items must be sent back to me in their original un-tampered with holders or the return privilege is voided. As I send all items insured with delivery confirmation, I ask that any returns be insured with delivery confirmation as well. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return the item to me (if multiple items are in an auction, the entire group must be returned) within 14 days for a full refund (buyer will be responsible for the return postage). Please send payment within 7 days of the auction ending. FREE SHIPPING, INSURANCE & DELIVERY CONFIRMATION! I will accept payment from U.S. Please see the photos to judge the condition of the items. Should be an excellent value at our low opening bid based on what the former dealer had this priced. Both appear to be made of a base metal with a brass overlay. with an Eagle perched on a sideways anchor.

and depicts an Eagle on an anchor, while the Marine measures about 13 mm. The description is his, not ours, but we have no reason to doubt it.

Came from an antique dealer in Southern Ohio. Was mounted on a board in a plastic bag with the description. This is a pair of buttons we recently purchased from a man at a Flea Market.

Images of al civil war marine and navy buttons