✅ SOLVED Button Identification

[Jackthedetectorist]

Hi,

Recently found these two buttons metal detecting. One of them appears to be navy related and the other I cannot tell. The smaller one looks like it could be British made but I'm not sure... Any details are appreciated.

Jack

 

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[Vermont treasure hunter]

Think this is it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Antique-Navy-Anchor-in-Wreath-Uniform-Button-/362381685111

 

[Jackthedetectorist]

It probably is. Not sure the age of either button though.

 

[CRUSADER]

Vintage means not very old.
They are fashion/blazer buttons. The Navy would rarely choose a steel back, as it would rust at sea.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

As Cru already mentioned, these are likely early-20thc civilian coat buttons.

Here's an example I found on an old homesite, at first I thought it was 'Merchant Navy' related, but it's likely only a good quality 19thc coat button.

Welcome to Tnet from Toronto,
Dave