Soldiers, except for officers were issued uniforms. In the north a certain number of men between the ages of 18-45 from each community were drafted into the Union army. Lord.E-Postcards | Chronologies Turns ActivitiesĪ Union Soldier's Uniform from the Civil War, around 1865 The Button Board is referenced in Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia vol. This rectangular button polishing board measures 8" x 1.75" and is currently made out of Poplar Wood. Proudly Made in USA in the Great State of Idaho. The Button Board is referenced in Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia vol. Currently made with Poplar wood in stock.Ĭlick on the image to see a larger picture. This button polishing board has a handle, measures 8.5" x 1.75" and is stained with linseed oil. While officers often had metal polishes and cleaners, the soldier used fire pit ash as a substitute. Button polishing passed the soldiers' boredom, especially during the winter months. The board is slipped over the uniform button when polishing it to prevent the uniform from getting stained by the polishing paste. The Civil War was in many cases a "spit and polish" war for the troops and a button board was a must have. Both military and civilian clothing sported these tarnishing metal buttons. These buttons were not tarnish-proof and contact with finger oils, air, and the elements guaranteed these buttons did not stay shiny for very long. Metal was a very common material for buttons during the Civil War.
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