Civil War infantry button, ca. 1861
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The "I" on the button indicates the wearer is an infantry soldier. The buttons were used on coats, but could be replaced by a button indicating a specific state.
This button belonged to Granville Sparrow of Portland, a Sergeant, then Lieutenant (Co. A), then Captain in Co. B of the 17th Maine Infantry.
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