Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Providence Horse Guards Button by R. & W. Robinson of Attleborough Japanese Uniforms This is positioned above a

This is positioned above a Totenkopf (Death's Head or skull and cross bones) with a bottom jaw and double row of teeth

Scabbard also very good plus to near fine with just some slight normal aging

and the problem was made worse by the rifle's construction which let dirt get inside the weapon

is what gives them away

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Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Providence Horse Guards Button by R. & W. Robinson of Attleborough Japanese Uniforms This is positioned above aOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Providence Horse Guards were a pre Civil War Rhode Island Militia unit. Many of these men formed the nucleus of the First Rhode Island Cavalry, which served with great distinction during the Civil War. The button is in great shape and was stamped a bit off of the center, so the letters of PROVIDENCE are partially off of the button. The back of the button is well stamped with R.&W. ROBINSON EXTRA RICH