This listing is for the photographed Antique Post Civil War Era Virginia State Staff Officer Coat Button made by the Horstmann Bros & Company. Front of this button depicts the Virginia coat of arms of an allegorical representation of Virtue conquering Tyranny, and motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis". Back of button has the company's signature "Horstmann Bros & Co. Phila." determining that this button was made between 1870-92 in the years following the Civil War.
Incredibly interesting and well-preserved piece of history! A must have for any collection!
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Antique Post-Civil War Era Virginia Officer Coat Button - 1870-92 - Antique Horstmann Bros & Co. Virginia Civil War Staff Officer Button