United States. Six New York State Artillery/Militia National Guard Uniform Buttons, c.1850 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1889-1931 Issue

1889-1931 Issue

maker marked and marked "925" (sterling silver) on the tip of the star point at 12 o'clock on the reverse

Three Stars and Wreath Insignia Shoulder Patch (light blue embroidered insignia

the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with two pebbled zink buttons on the right flap meeting analogous reinforced buttonholes on the left flap

Footnote: Patriarch Benedict of Jerusalem

United States. Six New York State Artillery/Militia National Guard Uniform Buttons, c.1850 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1889-1931 IssueIn brass, each illustrating an eagle holding a shield in its beak, inscribed "NATIONAL GUARD" at the base, five bearing a ribbon banner inscribed "N. Y. S. A." (Artillery), the other button inscribed "N. Y. S. M. (Militia), with various maker marks on their reverses, measuring approximately 21 mm in diameter each, ranging from fine to better than very fine.