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    Posted 3 years ago

    juliesamps…
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    Im new to button collecting, so any information or resources members can point me to is very much appreciated. I apologize in advance for my novice questions.. From my searching on internet for military buttons, I'm thinking this is a Japanese Navy button:

    - 2 piece pressed brass button,
    - brass eye shank,, no foot, soldered to back
    - front displays an anchor with cherry blossom. (Style is Guilloché??)
    - mark on back is S.F in a triangle.

    Thanks all!

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    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 3 years ago
      "S.F." in Arabic letters rather than Japanese characters ?
    2. juliesampson101, 3 years ago
      Yes, the SF is in Arabic letters
    3. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 3 years ago
      Why would that be ? I doubt their buttons during the war were made in an Eng. speaking country or one using this alphabet. Maybe non war yrs., if it is Japanese.
    4. juliesampson101, 3 years ago
      That's back to my original question is this a Japanese navy button? I don't have the experience or skill set yet to identify it so maybe it's not. Maybe it's something else. I zoomed in on that SF and it might be SE. I am attached another picture for your convenience, if you have the time that be great. Thanks so much.

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