US Civil War Cavalry Button Large Size Maker Waterbury Button Company

This US Civil War Cavalry Button is a large-size example produced by the Waterbury Button Company, a prominent American manufacturer during the mid-19th century. The button features the standard motif associated with Union cavalry units of the period, typically displaying an eagle with a shield and crossed sabers, though exact details may vary by production run. Measuring approximately 23 mm in diameter, this brass button was intended for use on a cavalryman’s uniform coat. The reverse is stamped with the maker’s mark, “Waterbury Button Co.,” indicating its origin and affirming its historical authenticity. Waterbury was a principal supplier of military uniform buttons to the Union Army throughout the Civil War (1861–1865). Such buttons are valued by collectors and historians for their craftsmanship and association with Civil War military history. This example reflects typical wear consistent with field use and age, retaining its original shank and surface patina.