Pre Civil War Lewis & Tomes Extra Rich Engineer Button Alberts #EG-3 1820-1840

This is a rare back button from a United States Engineer Officer's collection during the Civil War era. The button features Albert# EG-3 Lewis & Tomes Extra Rich with Eagle holding banner in his beak that said, “Essayons” over castle, situated over the water and with sunburst at lower left corner. “Essayons” means let us try, which was the motto for the US Army Corp of Engineers since 1819. This item is an original period piece and a must-have for collectors of rare back buttons. The button is in excellent shape and has been well-preserved over the years. The gilt is in excellent condition on both sides of the button are in excellent condition. Add this rare back button to your collection today and own a piece of American history. Tice page 69 EG - 3 -Lewis & Tomes Extra Rich quality. This button was manufactured between 1820-1840