United States. Six New York State Artillery/Militia National Guard Uniform Buttons, c.1850 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic reverse in fire gilt with

reverse in fire gilt with institution date on red enamel surround

Philippine Scouts was captured at Bataan

suffering a gunshot wound to the leg in November

minor scratching and loss of paint is evident

1952 to February 18

United States. Six New York State Artillery/Militia National Guard Uniform Buttons, c.1850 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic reverse in fire gilt withIn brass, each illustrating an eagle holding a shield in its beak, inscribed "NATIONAL GUARD" at the base, five bearing a ribbon banner inscribed "N. Y. S. A." (Artillery), the other button inscribed "N. Y. S. M. (Militia), with various maker marks on their reverses, measuring approximately 21 mm in diameter each, ranging from fine to better than very fine.