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Civil War buttons are a popular collector's piece and are usually remnants of original Union or Confederate uniforms. Since these were spun from wool, buttons are the only thing left.
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Why did they trade buttons during the civil war?
The buttons on the uniforms of Civil War soldiers were usually made of metal, and usually had some design on them, to indicate the state the soldier was from, or the number of his unit. There was a great variety of buttons, people still collect them today, and you would be amazed at the high value of some of the scarcer types.
Name 5 Civil War generals?
Do you mean the Spanish Civil War or the American Civil War?
Which was first Civil War or spanish American war?
Civil War
What was the name of the USwar between the south and the north?
The Civil War (1861-1865) The Civil War was fought between the Union (north) and the Confederacy (south). The war was fought mainly about the issue of slavery. The Union eventually won and that is what makes us the United States of America today.
What was Melville's response to the Civil War?
In response to the Civil War, Melville did not - write a great novel about the Civil War
Why were there different buttons in the civil war?
because
Why did they trade buttons during the civil war?
The buttons on the uniforms of Civil War soldiers were usually made of metal, and usually had some design on them, to indicate the state the soldier was from, or the number of his unit. There was a great variety of buttons, people still collect them today, and you would be amazed at the high value of some of the scarcer types.
What were the uniforms like the south wear during the civil war?
they wore little gray and the shirts had buttons on.
What important events were in the American Civil War IN the Civil War not triggered the Civil War?
It would depend on which civil war you are referring to.
When does the civil war end?
American Civil War: 1861-1865Mexican Civil War: 1858-1861Irish Civil War: 1922-1923Russian Civil War: 1917-1921Chinese Civil War: 1928-1937, 1945-1949Austrian Civil War: February 12 - February 16, 1934Spanish Civil War: 1936-1939
Name the US war between the North and South?
*The civil war *The War between the States
Which war is worse a Civil War or an ordinary war?
a civil war the civil war was the north vs. south of one country
Who died in which war war 1 or revolutionary war or Civil War?
civil war
What villiage is fergus from in war of the buttons?
ballydowse
Why was the Civil War Called Civil?
A Civil war in general is a war between one country. If you went to another country and were talking about the civil war they probably would think you were talking about their civil war. The correct term is The United States Civil War.
Was the US Civil War really a civil war in 1861?
Yes, it actually was a civil war :P
Name 5 Civil War generals?
Do you mean the Spanish Civil War or the American Civil War?
