Unlisted 1848 Zachary Taylor Presidential Campaign The Hero of Monterey Button

Gilt brass pre Civil War 1848 Zachary Taylor presidential campaign coat button. This button is unlisted in Albert's button book. It has a plain convex brass front. The tinned iron reverse has an rmdc THE HERO OF * MONTEREY * backmark. The brass shank is straight. This is a rare button. This button measures 23 mm in diameter and shows use wear. The front has a couple scuff marks. $225