Pennsylvania State Seal coat or militia button featuring two rearing horses flanking a central shield and an eagle crest.This button is from the Civil War-periodSize: 23mm (approximate)Button Details (gleaned via Google AI search)
- Design: The Pennsylvania state coat of arms with horses, a ship, and an eagle on top.
- Era: Commonly associated with the mid-19th century, including the Civil War periodmilitia and staff uniforms.
- Construction: Typically high-convex, three-piece metal buttons often manufactured by outfitters like Horstmann & Co.
Key Features
- Maker Mark: The back/reverse side features the maker inscription \"HORSTMANN\" arched across the top and \"N.Y. & PHILAD.\" (New York & Philadelphia) across the bottom, separated by small star or rosette stops.
- Construction: Stamped brass-toned metal with an integral loop shank (often called a bridle or wire shank) soldered to the back.
- History: William H. Horstmann and Sons was a prominent military accoutrement and uniform contractor based in Philadelphia with a branch in New York, supplying buttons and insignia for various state militias and federal forces during the 19th century.
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