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Rare 19thc Charleston SC Relic, Porter Academy Button

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Rare 19thc Charleston SC Relic, Porter Academy Button

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Rare 19th Century Charleston, South Carolina. Porter Military Academy coat button. Found at the site of the old Fereal/ Confederate Arsenal in Charleston, SC - also the site of the original Porter Military Academy, which began as the Holy Christian Church Institute. Button/ found relic dates to the late 1800's-1890's. Displayed in 3 1/2" museum case.

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Rare 19thc Charleston SC Relic, Porter Academy Button

Name: Rare 19thc Charleston SC Relic, Porter Academy Button
SKU: 166475117
Price: 74 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $100

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