Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Providence Horse Guards Button by R. & W. Robinson of Attleborough Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock It was too heavy for

It was too heavy for regular battlefield use by untrained troops and not suitable for mass production

Upon formal activation

450-577 caliber Martini-Henry rifle with a bayonet stand mounted to the front barrel band

"Macky' Steinhoff's first victories came in 1939

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Providence Horse Guards Button by R. & W. Robinson of Attleborough Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock It was too heavy forOriginal 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