Original Civil War Rhode Island state seal staff officer coat button (SOLD)

This is a beautiful non-excavated coat size Rhode Island state seal staff officer button, 23mm. This one has the state seal of the state of Rhode Island on the face. The anchor is in the center of the button with the word "HOPE" across the top. It has all of the original gold gilt remaining on the face and that makes the detail stand out.

The original back and shank are tight and intact. On the back of the button is the correct Civil War era maker's mark from the firm of "D. EVANS & CO. / ATTLEBORO MASS" dm inner ring of dots, Ref: Albert RI7, Tice RI201A1.

This is a superb non-dug original Civil War Rhode Island Uniform button and would almost be impossible to upgrade.