NC Starburst Cadet Button featured on Antiques Roadshow - What Academy?

[mangum]

I'm just curious what military academy this button came from, it does not give the specifics in the appraisal. There are 2 possibilities, Hillsborough Military Academy or Horner Military Academy (in my hometown of Oxford NC). Any ideas? I'd love to find one of these, it's valued between 5-10K! I've found a NC Starburst button, I think this one's on my bucket list now! (and a NC Military Institute Charlotte button)

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[mangum]

Anybody?

 

[fyrffytr1]

Maybe this one? CONGRATULATIONS, WHAT A BEAUTY!!!

 

[mangum]

That's it! Henderson is only 10 miles from Oxford, i used to go a lot. I've never heard of the Henderson Male Academy. That's odd that the 3 military schools in the area had the same initials -HMA..

 

[mangum]

I don't use the treasure depot site, how come there are no photos & I can't search anything?

 

[scott9050]

Small world, I grew up in Butner at the other end of the county.

 

[mangum]

Small world, I grew up in Butner at the other end of the county.

My Mom lives in Creedmoor & I had family that lived in Butner. I actually grew up in Berea but I always say Oxford since its the closest town.