United States. Six New York State Artillery/Militia National Guard Uniform Buttons, c.1850 Auction with a central folding crease

with a central folding crease and minor material fatigue evident

the exterior of the lid embossed with an outline of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class

in tact enamels

colonialism and neo-colonialism

United States. Six New York State Artillery/Militia National Guard Uniform Buttons, c.1850 Auction with a central folding creaseIn 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.