Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Providence Horse Guards Button by R. & W. Robinson of Attleborough Swords These factory names were stamped

These factory names were stamped directly into the helmet shell using two or three letters

Consolidated B-24 "Liberator"

with the addition of a middle horizontal back strap

The empty weight is approximately 18 lbs

showing some past cleaning

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Providence Horse Guards Button by R. & W. Robinson of Attleborough Swords These factory names were stampedOriginal 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