First of all let me tell you that my expertise is in non-military buttons. I know very little about military ones. I did acquire a collector's card of French buttons from the reign of Napoleon III - 1

 

NEEDLE AND END PLATE WITH MOUNTING SCREWS REMOVED FROM AN ANTIQUE WHITE ROTARY SEWING MACHINE FREE U.S. SHIPPING

 

beautiful lot of 21 Metal & black Glass buttons The largest button measures 1 & 1/4" clownlion and grapesparis backback markcricket cagepewterbright cutrhinestonesteel cutgold gilded twinkle t

 

ocean eyz This Vintage Hand Painted / Carved Bone (pre 1900's) Hotei -God of Happiness- Button is one of the traditional Japanese Seven Immortal Fortune Gods. It is in very good condition on the front

 

"CUPID SPECIAL" sterling thimble that has has two cupids holding ribbons and scrolls. The design is well raised above the surface. The cartouche is marked "Sterling" with the size 10 and the trademark

 

This is an antique wooden case / lid / cover, from a sewing machine. It is in great condition. It still has the original handle on top. It measures 19-3/4" long, 10-3/4" tall not including the handle,

 

apfpro Store Antique STERLING Silver GOLDSMITH STERN & Co. Thimble Size 10 Marked "STERLING" and hallmarked Width = 11/16" Height = 3/4" Weight = 2.8 grams This thimble has some wear and one ding.

 

Beautiful hand carved antique shell button. Wonderful grape cluster, vine and leaf design. Circa 1880-1900. Very good condition. Satisfaction fully guaranteed. Measures 1 inch. Please read my ME page

 

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE SILVER THIMBLE. IT HAS BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED FLOWERS ON IT.. IT IS APPROX. 5/8". IT HAS SOME WEAR FROM USE, BUT NO CHIPS, NO CRACKS, NO BREAKS. CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR

 

This is a very nice assortment of metal buttons, most of which are from the Victorian era. The large top picture button measures a little over 1 1/2 inch in diameter. Thanks for looking and good luck.