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WWI U.S. Army Uniform Button, circa 1918

 Item
Identifier: id144187

Scope and Contents

World War I military button. Round button depicting the seal of the United States of America on one side and the maker's information on the opposie side, reads "CITY BUTTON WORKS - NEW YORK". Metal (perhaps brass). Good condition. 0.8 in. in diameter. Transferred from the Clarence Carpenter Diaries (Mss. Acc. 2011.604). Swem SCRC Purchase. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2. Mss 2011.604.01

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1918

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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