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Object Number 969-2-70/4723
Display Title 2 buttons
Descriptions
Inventory Description Two Spanish-American War era buttons with shanks on the back and domed, embossed fronts; lettering on the front of one reads: "PLVS ULTRA / INFANTERIA"; lettering on the back of same button reads: "ADOLFO ROEM[S?]CH / MANILA"; lettering on the back of the other button obscured by label
Classification
  • Button
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines
Materials Brass?
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of One): 1.2 x 2 x 2 cm (1/2 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 969-2-10/4(####)723

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