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Civil War Era NEWPORT ARTILLERY Military Coat Button Scovill MF'G Rhode Island

$ 34.32

  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Theme: Militaria

Description

RHODE ISLAND: NEWPORT ARTILLERY COAT SIZE BUTTON Rhode Island Newport Artillery Button, 2pc. w/Border – The State Seal w/the Initials N A on the Sides, 1741 Below, 13 Stars Above, on a Lined Field. “Scovill Mfg. Co. *Waterbury.* The Newport Artillery Company of Newport, Rhode Island was chartered in 1741 by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the reign of King George II of Great Britain. It is the oldest military unit in the United States operating under its original charter, and the company maintains a museum in its historic armory. The company has served in wars ranging from the French and Indian War to the First World War. Individual members of the Company have served in every war fought by the United States.