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[Gold Navy uniform buttons]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09555.03 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: 1938-1958 Pagination: 6 buttons: gold ; 2.5 x 2.5 cm. diameter Order a Copy

Six circular gold Navy uniform buttons featuring a raised eagle carrying an anchor. Four of the six buttons are 2.5 cm. in diameter and two of the four are 2.2 cm. in diameter. Mounted on a blue and white cardboard backing, titled Insignia by Vanguard.

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