Metal buttons - any value?

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  1. SellStuff

    SellStuff New Member

    Hi, another member suggested that I post these here. I want to sell them, but she recommended asking - can anyone can help identify these? And she said to ask - do any have greater rarity or value than the others?

    I've had these for over 30 years (when my parents went to antique stores), and I know they're all older than that.

    Thank you in advance!

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  2. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    I see a few with military/naval symbols (eagles and anchors), but I have no idea if they're genuine military/naval buttons. But I bet @daveydempsey and a few others will know more about those buttons.

    The one with the lion could be Flemish
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    And I found this one:
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1759418868
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    @SellStuff, we don't do values here. Too many variables. You might want to change your headline to "Help Identify" or some such which may get you a better response. Oh, and don't forget the word "Vintage" and "Crest."

    Debora
     
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  4. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    None that I recognise as military, however the gold one says Brabant and that is where @Any Jewelry lives.

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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    @SellStuff, in the future, make sure you post all your photographs as Full Image rather than Thumbnail. That makes them easier for everyone to see. (And not to worry. All new members do the same thing in their first posts.)

    Debora
     
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Brabant is a complicated name.:rolleyes:
    Due to historical circumstances beyond Brabant control, Brabant is now split into four provinces and one capital region, in two countries.:arghh:

    I live in the Dutch province of Brabant, which is also known as North Brabant.
    The other Brabants are in Belgium. I suspect this button is from Belgian Brabant.
    The Belgian province that went by the name of Brabant was in existence from 1839 until 1995. In 1995 Belgian Brabant was split into two provinces and one capital region, Brussels. Antwerp, also Brabant, was already a separate province.

    To many Brabanders Brabant is Brabant, no matter what. I wish we could all get back together again, but that won't happen anytime soon.:(
     
  8. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Sounds a bit like Kansas and Kansas City:rolleyes:
     
  9. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    There's also Kansas City, Missouri :hilarious:
     
  10. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

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  11. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I'm no expert, but I don't see any actual military buttons that I recognize.
     
  12. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

  13. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

  14. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    As above. "Women profiles" is, of course, Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap.

    Debora
     
  15. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Doubtful the woman in hat buttons are Victorian as described by the seller. Would think early 1900s before hair bobbing.

    Debora
     
  16. SellStuff

    SellStuff New Member

    I just drove across the country, so I'm finally reviewing the thread!

    Thank you, everyone!!! This has been super helpful! Thank you for your knowledge! I reviewed all the links, but overall, it seems like they're pretty much worthless. Bummer. I have a ton of each of them, so maybe someone will want them.

    @Debora - Thank you for the posting tips!! I tried to change the title, but it seems there's no option in the dropdown. It only gives me: "Ignore thread" and nothing else. Noted for the future :)
     
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