United States. Forty New York State Militia Uniform Buttons, c.1860 Archive A downward-pointing hook emanates from

A downward-pointing hook emanates from the side of the shaft and connects to a period original frog

the reverse marked “800”

topped by the company’s classic seated king logo

Footnote: The Order of the Nile was instituted in 1915 by Sultan Husayn Kamil and was awarded for services to the nation

possibly related to constant discharge from his nose

United States. Forty New York State Militia Uniform Buttons, c.1860 Archive A downward-pointing hook emanates fromIn brass, each with a brass or bronze core, intact loops, incorporating various maker marks on their reverses, in various sizes, ranging from fine to better than very fine.