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Old 02-11-18, 07:43 PM
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Default small button or pip, poss. Russian or Cuban

This little buttonlike object was in a small tray of Sovjet buttons and emblems and Cuban buttons. It could be a pip.
Does anyone recognise it?
It is silver or silver plated, 19 mm, hollow back, thin wire shank.
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Old 03-11-18, 07:10 AM
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Hello btns

may be, could be french: Administration Pénitentiaire
https://www.enap.justice.fr/histoire...penitentiaires

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Old 03-11-18, 10:50 PM
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Didier, thank you for your reply and your link to a most interesting website of French prison staff uniforms.

The five pointed star is used by many countries, but the wreath of fine leaves stands out. I think I have found it.
https://www.vietnamwarcollectables.c...-vietcong.html

It is a North Vietnam shoulder board button, used by the army and navy.
It also fits with the contents of the tray.
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