Need Buttons

[charliegold]

I'm in need of repro buttons for a 1954-style coat for regt. of mounted riflemen. They are a smaller size (don't have dimensions). I posted a pic of this model (Smithsonian) I have checked the sutlers, including button baron. Anybody who can help?
thx
cg

 

[Mississippian1861]

I'm not sure the small size rifleman buttons have ever been reproduced. Cool project though, I love the green trim MSJ, and I have wondered if any of the few volunteer Mounted Rifle units got custom jackets made like a couple of the dragoon regiments.

 

[captaindrew]

If Button Baron doesn't have them I wouldn't know where to look. Maybe try contacting them and ask if they have ever been reproduced. I'm sure they would know if they even exist. It would be a pricey endeavor to collect enough originals for sure.

 

[peacefulanimalguy7]

I'm in need of repro buttons for a 1954-style coat for regt. of mounted riflemen. They are a smaller size (don't have dimensions). I posted a pic of this model (Smithsonian) I have checked the sutlers, including button baron. Anybody who can help?
thx
cg
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The buttons look to be about the same size as the buttons on the cuff, and I'm sure many of the sutlers sell the U.S. buttons as cuff sized.

 

[bobinwmass]

Are you portraying an officer or an enlisted man? In 1854 regulations changed such that enlisted men in virtually all branches were to wear the general service button of an eagle with the shield (no letter) on its's chest. Officers were supposed to retain the button with the letter on the shield. If portraying an enlisted man you could get away with using the reproduction general service buttons that are readily available and still be historically accurate.

 

[captaindrew]

The buttons look to be about the same size as the buttons on the cuff, and I'm sure many of the sutlers sell the U.S. buttons as cuff sized.

They do, but not the Rifleman with the R in the field, it's what he's looking for.

 

[charliegold]

" you could get away with using the reproduction general service buttons that are readily available and still be historically accurate." bobinwmass.
yeah. that may be a last-ditch solution. hope not.

 

[iron bender]

As CaptainDrew said, I'd contact John Zaharias at buttonbarron.com. His website currently shows 7/8 officers 'R' buttons. He'd know where or if they're available. Good luck!

 

[charliegold]

Thanks to all who replied.