Gilt Non Dug Providence Marine Corps Artillery Button

Non dug pre Civil War low convex 2-piece brass PMCA coat button. This early Rhode Island Providence Marine Corps of Artillery coat button is just a downright cool looking button. The front has a centered cannon with cannonballs, with PMCA above & 1801 below. The design is on a lined field with a raised border. The reverse has a c.1835-55 * R & W. ROBINSON * EXTRA RICH backmark and a straight shank. Button shows light use wear. $165