Excavated LA 12 A Louisiana state seal button from the post-war shadow box collection of Richmond dentist Dr. Wray Wythe Davis, the son of Dr. Hugh Wythe Davis, former Major and Asst. Surgeon to the 1st Virginia Infantry and Surgeon in charge of the Soldier's Home Hospital in Richmond. In the years following the war Maj. Davis and his young son Wray collected relics. When the son reached manhood he followed his father's footsteps in a medical career. Among his patients were many ex-Confederate soldiers. Between his and his father's battlefield pickups were buttons given to him by his patients. Young Dr. Davis displayed his Confederate plates and buttons in a shadow box in his dental office in Richmond into the 20th century. This button was displayed in the shadow box until recently. Condition very good. This is a rare puffback with a shallow push on its face. Measures 24mm.

Nonexcavated Confederate artillery script A button from the post-war shadow box collection of Richmond dentist Dr.Wray Wythe Davis., the son of Dr. Hugh Wythe Davis, former Major and Asst. Surgeon to the 1st Virginia Infantry and Surgeon in charge of the Soldier's Home Hospital in Richmond. In the years following the war Maj. Davis and his young son Wray collected relics. When the son reached manhood he followed his father's footsteps in a medical career. Among his patients were many ex-Confederate soldiers. Between his and his father's battlefield pickups were buttons given to him by his patients. Young Dr. Davis displayed his Confederate plates and buttons in a shadow box in his dental office in Richmond into the 20th century. This button was displayed in the shadow box until recently. This button has not been cleaned and retains its original mellow brass patina, straight from the display case. Can be cleaned to shine like a new penny should the new owner desire. Undamaged, perfect condition. Blank back. 32mm.

Confederate staff officer's button CS 5A3 from the post-war shadow box collection of Richmond dentist Dr. Wray Wythe Davis., the son of Dr. Hugh Wythe Davis, former Major and Asst. Surgeon to the 1st Virginia Infantry and Surgeon in charge of the Soldier's Home Hospital in Richmond. In the years following the war Maj. Davis and his young son Wray collected relics. When Wray reached manhood he followed his father's footsteps in a medical career. Among his patients were many ex-Confederate soldiers. Between his and his father's battlefield pickups were buttons given to him by his patients. Young Dr. Davis displayed his Confederate plates and buttons in a shadow box in his dental office in Richmond into the 20th century. This button was displayed in the shadow box until recently. Whether from a patient or from Maj. Davis' uniform, we will never know. This button has not been cleaned and retains its original mellow brass patina, straight from the display case. Can be cleaned to shine like a new penny should the new owner desire. Undamaged, perfect condition. Backmark EXTRA RICH TREBLE GILT.

This beautiful non-excavated Confederate army officer's coat button boasts an interesting history. It was part of the post-war collection of a Richmond, Virginia, dentist, Dr. Ray Wythe Davis, the son of Dr. Hugh Wythe Davis, former Major and Asst. Surgeon to the 1st Virginia Infantry and Surgeon in charge of the Soldier's Home Hospital in Richmond. In the years following the war Maj. Davis and his young son Ray collected relics. When the son reached manhood he followed his father's footsteps in a medical career. Among his patients were many ex-Confederate soldiers. Between his and his father's battlefield pickups were buttons given to him by his patients. Young Dr. Davis displayed his Confederate plates and buttons in a shadow box in his dental office in Richmond into the 20th century. This button was displayed in the shadow box until recently. Whether from a patient or from Maj. Davis' uniform, we will never know. Backmark is Halfmann & Taylor of Montgomery, Alabama.

Solid cast CSA buttons (CS 86) of white metal composition, blank back, and gold enameled. This variation with period gold paint was finished in very limited quantity and few have survived. These two were acquired several years ago from descendents of the Chancellor family, whose home the battle of Chancellorsville was named for. The two non-excavated buttons were tied together with a piece of string and it is clear they have been so joined for a very long time. Button authority Dan Binder has examined this pair and has attested to their authenticity. I would like to sell them as they are--joined--as they have been for so long, but I will entertain offers for a single button.