1898 Captured Spanish Artillery (one button) For Sale

Antique (100 plus years old) captured in Cuba during the 1898 Spanish American War, Spanish Army Artillery uniform button. These were the Spanish troops that supported the block house defenses at such places as San Juan Hill that were assaulted by Teddy Roosevelt\'s Rough Riders and the Black 24th US Infantry. As such their buttons feature crossed cannons, a stack of cannon balls below, and the Royal Spanish crown above. This button was obtained decades ago and was at one time sold in the now famous Bannerman\'s Military Goods Catalog - an original 1898 SAW captured example, as documented in a more recent book about the 1898 Spanish American War, by Brassey Publications (ISBN 1-85753-272-4). What is offered here is ONE button, photo shows a typical example, reference books NOT included. Shipping is extra. For more information use my ABOUT-ME page.