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US Army general service button

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Gilt United States Army officer's general service button.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
associated date
1832 - 1902
Credit Line
Major General John R. Brooke, USA (Ret.)
Physical Description
metal, gilt (overall material)
Measurements
overall, bagged: 2 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in x 1/4 in; 6.35 cm x 9.525 cm x .635 cm
Object Name
Insignia
Other Terms
Insignia; Army; Button; General Staff
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