Non dug gilted brass early 1-piece Massachusetts state seal militia coat button. It has a super cool raised INDEPENDENT CADETS, inside a fancy banner, backmark. It is MS200 in Tice's button book. It dates to the 1830's. The shank is straight. This button measures 21.5 mm's in diameter. It is a nice button for your collection. The pictures are accurate as to its condition. Please look at my other auctions. Including: Bottles, & Civil War: Union & Confederate, Pre Civil War, Indian War, Organization, Military & Uniform button listings. If you have any questions or comments just send me an email. Thanks, Jim D