Buff Stick?

[Derek]

I have read a couple of references to buff sticks. I know these were used to polish brass buttons, but what did they look like? Were they made by the local population and given to the soldiers or were they home made? If anyone has any images it would be appreciated.

Derek Squires

[Charles W. Mood]

Re: Buff Stick?

Derek,
Here is a link to an article on buff sticks by Ephriam Dickson:

https://www.3rdusreenactors.com/home/what-is-a-buffstick/

Chuck Mood