Excavated Confederate Infantry Button – “I” Block Letter

Offered here is an excavated Confederate coat-sized infantry button, featuring a large block letter “I” on a plain field with border—a classic design issued for Confederate infantry. The back bears the “E.M.L & C. RICHMOND. VA.”backmark in a depressed channel. Though the shank is missing, the button boasts a pleasing chocolate brown patinawith a smooth surface, free of dings or dents.

A solid example of Confederate military uniform hardware, ideal for collectors of Civil War relics. Place of recovery is unknown.