Rare Portland Light Infantry 2-Piece Brass Maine Coat Button

Portland Light Infantry, Co. A, pre Civil War 2-piece brass coat button. The front features a spread wing eagle with P.L.I. above. The reverse has concentric rings and a straight shank. This rare button was manufactured in the 1840's and is ME274A. in Tice's button book. Has light wear on the front. Measures 20.5 mm's in diameter. $435