3PB  -  PATRIOTIC WWII PHOTO BUTTON   Just a bit over 2" diameter.  Army Enlistedman's photo inserted within a stock patriotic surround in red-white-blue.  Reverse was a mirror, now broken, but in place.  Face is excellent.  $40

4PB  -  GEORGE WASHINGTON SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PERIOD PATRIOTIC CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON   Very handsome button.  Gold background.  Bust portrait in full color, 1¼” in diameter.  About mint condition.  Button dates contemporary with the Spanish American War, and with other buttons which have more obvious connections to the War.   $15

5PB  -  GEORGE WASHINGTON SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PERIOD PATRIOTIC CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON   Very handsome button.  Gold background.  Bust portrait in full color.  Given as premium to customers of “The Highland Bakery & Lunch”, whose name wraps around the edge above George’s head.  Button is good as new.  1¼” in diameter.  Inset label in reverse is for BASTIAN BROS. CO. Rochester N.Y.  The button dates the same as other, more obvious Spanish American War related buttons.  $15

6PB  -  "ROOSEVELT FOR EX-PRESIDENT" POLITICAL CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON   From the election of 1940 or 1944, likely the latter.  White background with dark blue print.  1 1/4" diameter.  Mint condition face.  Metal reverse has some thin, spotty beginning brown spotting.  A great political button.  $35

7PB  -  SELECTION OF SIX WWII PATRIOTIC HOME FRONT CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTONS.  All fine condition.

A.  "WELCOME HOME OUR BOYS" button, with ribbon.  $18

B.  Red-white-blue button, "Keep 'Em Flying/Keep 'Em Sailing/Keep Democracy From Failing".  $18

C.  "V" for VICTORY button with ribbon.  $18

D.  "WE'RE IN IT AND WE'LL WIN IT" button.  $18

E.  "TO HELL WITH JAPAN" button.  $25

F.  "U.S. HAS THE AXIS ON THE RUN" button.  $18

8PB  -  U.S.S. MAINE CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON   Black and white picture of the Maine under steam.  The name “MAINE” across bottom.  1 ¼” in diameter.  Some cracking to clear surface coating.  No flaking.  Trivial smudge near top rim.  $10

9PB  -  CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON OF THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SHIP "VESUVIUS"   Small 7/8” diameter button showing a member of the White Squadron, with that title along the top rim.  Shows picture of the ship at sea.  Full color.  Bottom text “UNITED STATES WAR SHIP VESUVIUS”.  Back shows this was a premium which came with American Pepsin Gum.  Very good.  Bit of very subtle age toning. Made by Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, NJ.  $12

10PB  -  CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON OF THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SHIP "MINNEAPOLIS"   Small 7/8” diameter button showing a member of the White Squadron, with that title along the top rim.  Shows picture of the ship at sea.  Full color.  Bottom text “UNITED STATES WAR SHIP MINNEAPOLIS”.  Back shows this was a premium which came with American Pepsin Gum.  Excellent front; rear has a little rust around metal edging. Made by Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, NJ.  $15

11PB  -  "REMEMBER THE MAINE" CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTONS 

A.  Key member of a series of Spanish American War US Naval ship buttons.  This full color button has a picture of the Battleship Maine under the classic motto “Remember The Maine”.  1 ¼” diameter.  Not discolored, but celluloid has a few cracks.  A tough one to find. All the SAW/patriotic items we are listing are from our personal collection.  $30

B.  Very nice bright example.  Shows the Maine under weigh at sea.  Done in color.  Has the motto “REMEMBER THE MAINE” over the ship, on the rim.  Very fine, except for a 1/16” nick on the bottom edge.  1 ¼” diameter.  Has a lightly stained Whitehead & Hoag Company paper label in back.   $30

12PB  -  BOLD SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON OF CROSSED U.S. & CUBAN FLAGS   Really stands out.  Rich, deep blue background.  Nicely colored flags.  Button measures 1 ¼” diameter.  Fine condition.  Label on back of Whitehead & Hoag with a few patent dates, the latest 1896.  Couple pencil initials on label, possibly original owner.  Exceptional button.  $28

13PB  -  CROSSED U.S. & CUBAN FLAGS SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON   Flags are against a white background; they are crossed U.S. and Cuban flags in full color, on short staffs.  1 ¼” in diameter.  Reverse has inset paper label of maker, Whitehead & Hoag Co., with some patent dates, the latest being 1896.  Fine condition.   $25

14PB  -  GENERAL FITZHUGH LEE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON   Photo type portrait of General Lee on white background with red, white, blue flag rim border.  Reverse has paper label inset, which indicates maker…Whitehead & Hoag Co., plus lists several patent dates, the latest being 1896.  Label has modest wear.  Pin measures 1¼” in diameter and is very good-excellent.  Price guides at least 10 years ago placed the value at $50.   $35

15PB  -  ADMIRAL SAMPSON SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON    Photo type portrait of Admiral Sampson on white background, with red, white, blue flag rim border.  Reverse has paper label inset from maker…Whitehead & Hoag Co., with several patent dates, the latest being 1896.  Very excellent condition.  1¼” in diameter.  At least 10 years ago, price guides indicated a value for buttons of this type at $50    $40

16PB  -  COLOR PORTRAIT OF ADMIRAL DEWEY ON THIS CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON   Very attractive button with gold background and chromolithographic portrait of the Admiral in uniform.  He is identified (as if this was needed) by white print along the upper margin.  Reverse has paper label inset, with Whitehead & Hoag Co., plus several patent dates, the latest being 1896.  Measures 1¼” in diameter.  Very fine.  $35

17PB  -  ADMIRAL DEWEY SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CELLULOID PIN BACK BUTTON   Black and white bust of Dewey, surrounded by the inscription "Compliments of the Prudential Insurance Co.".  1 1/4" in diameter.  Off-white background with some pale damp staining spots.  No cracks.  $5

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