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Old 01-07-20, 07:25 PM
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Hello. Apologies if this has been covered previously, but I have two buttons in my collection which look like standard RN officers buttons, but the crown and anchor are set within an oval field. The larger of the two pictured is 26mm diameter. Given the plain backs, are these actually naval or are they costume pieces? Thanks
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Old 01-07-20, 07:31 PM
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Both are fashion buttons.
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Old 03-07-20, 12:10 PM
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Okay, thanks, good to know. Presumably on children's pea coats etc.
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