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[POKIE73]

i have seen the first button but have not seen the other two any ideas dennis

[del]

hey Dennis , the first button is the U.S. Army Great Seal button that was first adopted and used in 1902 and is still being used today. the second button is your oldest , its a one piece and looks to be around the very early 1800's to about 1830 . this type usually will have either a makers mark or a quality mark on the back. the last is an anchor motif with the two hole stamped brass type probably much newer because of the lack of patina.

Dan

[fyrffytr1]

Nice buttons. If you can get a back mark off the first button we may be able to narrow the age down a bit. The third button is very similar to this one: http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=46&idproduct=28822 Maybe the back was lost and the holes added to make use of the front part.