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Zinnias and Bachelor Buttons.
By Margaret Jordan Patterson
Located in New York, NY
financed by the sale of her artwork and teaching income. During the war years, she traveled instead to
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Early 20th Century American Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Canadian WW1 21st Regiment Soldier's Uniform Buttons, Badges & Medals Grouping
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
. The grouping includes his hat and uniform buttons and badges, in addition to his engraved service
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Neapolitan 1950 Italian Dangle Drop Coral buttons Earrings In I8Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
post war period, back in the 1950. This fabulous corals has been mounted in customized wires made up in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel New Belted Cashmere Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
4,550$ - superb war green / turquoise / teal colour - CC logo buttons - belt at waist Size mark 36 FR
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2010s Jackets

AQUEDUCT Signed Lithograph, Mini Landscape, Roman Architecture, Arcade
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Sphereical "Saturn's Rings" Chrome Cream, Sugar and Tray by Chase Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
buttons, novelties, copper pipe and plumbing supplies. During the 1930s, when demand for these types of
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20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Chrome "Top Hat" Toothpick Holder / Shot Glass Chase Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
. #3472 The Chase Brass and Copper Company produced consumer and industrial products including buttons
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20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme AW1991 "6.1 the Man" Runway Blazer
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
viscerally influenced by the Gulf War, which was being fought concurrently, and focused on the eroticism
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1990s Blazers

Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Water Pitcher by Chase Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
. #3471 The Chase Brass and Copper Company produced consumer and industrial products including buttons
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20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Modernist Chrome and Cobalt Candle Holders by Chase Co
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
. #3474 The Chase Brass and Copper Company produced consumer and industrial products including buttons
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20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

SOLO Signed Lithograph, Mini Landscape, White Tree, Green Grass, Yellow Flowers
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
and Europe and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

MOUNTAIN LIFT Signed Lithograph, Mini Surreal Landscape, Lasso Rope, Blue Sky
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
and Europe and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

BOOK CIRCLE Signed Lithograph, Mini Surreal Green Landscape, Red Books Mountains
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
States and Europe and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

TUGBOAT AFLOAT Signed Lithograph, Ship in a Bottle, Seascape, Blue Water
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

THE VISITOR Signed Lithograph, Mini Surreal Landscape Seashell, Mountains, Water
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

HIGH TIDE LOW TIDE Signed Lithograph, Mini Seascape, Islands, Beach, Blue Water
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
United States and Europe and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

CLIFF-HANGER Signed Mini Lithograph, Surreal Landscape Seashell, Waterfall Ledge
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

BIG HORN Signed Lithograph, Surreal Mini Landscape, French Horn, Rocky Shore
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the Wakefield Bookshop gallery run by Betty
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1990s Surrealist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

TREE SWING Signed Mini Lithograph, Surreal Waterscape, Clouds, Blue Sky
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the Wakefield Bookshop
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

BUBBLE Signed Lithograph Surreal Landscape Vintage Drafting Tool, Blue Sky, Sand
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the Wakefield Bookshop gallery run by Betty
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

WEDDING Signed Mini Lithograph, Cathedral Church, Gold Rings, Blue Sky
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

SAFETY PIN CLOUD Signed Mini Lithograph, Surreal Waterscape, Blue Sky
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the Wakefield Bookshop gallery run by Betty
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

DAYTIME KEY Signed Lithograph, Mini Beachscape, Red Box, Sand, Sea, Blue Sky
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

STILL LIFE WITH PEAR Signed Mini Lithograph, Surreal Interior, Table and Chair
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the Wakefield Bookshop
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1990s Surrealist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

An Elizabeth Arden Gold Lamé and flowered Evening Dress, Circa 1940-1950
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Toulon, FR
. Famous New York reference to 5th Avenue between the two World Wars and dressed as Hollywood stars
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

WWII Era Us Army Jewish Military Chaplains Jacket
Located in New York, NY
with gold tone buttons and trim on sleeves, decorated with Jewish insignias, the embroidered Star of
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19th Century Military Jackets

ACCOLAY Planter Vase, 1950s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
base. After the war “ceramic buttons” become very much a fashion item.As success comes, they decide to
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

ACCOLAY Planter Vase, 1950s
ACCOLAY Planter Vase, 1950s
H 6.3 in Dm 7.88 in
Art Deco Brass Copper & Ivory Bakelite Trinket Box by Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
industrial products including buttons, novelties, copper pipe and plumbing supplies. During the 1930s, when
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Copper

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
buttons and a flat knot. Oblique effect with pleats which goes down on the hips at the back. Cream
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1950s French Evening Gowns

Grey and yellow striped wool day dress - France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
from the end of the Second World War.  Tight-fitting dress with darts and slits at the back, Kimono
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1940s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Grey and yellow striped wool day dress - France Circa 1945
Grey and yellow striped wool day dress - France Circa 1945
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Size: Equivalent to French size 35-36
1940s CC41 Cream Satin and Lace Teddy Slip
Located in London, GB
. It has the coveted war time CC41 label and is tailored from cream satin with coordinating spaghetti
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1940s British Slips

Little black dress with embroidered ears of wheat - France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
, unmarked and dating from the end of the Second World War. Strapless dress in black crepe, with short
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1940s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Little black dress with embroidered ears of wheat - France Circa 1945
Little black dress with embroidered ears of wheat - France Circa 1945
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Size: Equivalent to French size 36-37
A French Art Deco Velvet Day Coat in the style of Raoul Dufy Circa 1970
Located in Toulon, FR
armhole. No buttons. Superb cut and shaped velvet with an orange cotton background and large stylised
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1970s French Coats

Giuliano FRATTI Milan, magnificent old BRACELET, vintage from the 50s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
. Giuliano Fratti, Milan 1906 - 1992, was based in Milan between 1930 and 1940 producing buttons, belts and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artist Bangles

TAGGED TREE Hand Drawn Signed Lithograph, Green Tree, Blue Sea and Sky
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1949 Documented Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Grey Bar Jacket Suit
By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in London, GB
buttons running down the middle front of the jacket, with matching buttons at each cuff. One pocket can be
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1940s French Skirt Suits

A Damask Satin Ceremonial Dress By Rosa C. Korn - USA Circa 1915
Located in Toulon, FR
lead buttons for the skirt. Dress fitted at the waist with a draped and stapled belt. Model probably
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1910s American Evening Dresses

A Damask Satin Ceremonial  Dress  By Rosa C. Korn - USA Circa 1915
A Damask Satin Ceremonial  Dress  By Rosa C. Korn - USA Circa 1915
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Size: Equivalent Franch Size 38/40
FOREST Hand Drawn Signed Lithograph, Surreal Mini Landscape Misty Trees Blue Sky
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the Wakefield Bookshop
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

CHRISTMAS TREE Signed Mini Lithograph, Evergreen, Shining Star, Clouds, Blue Sky
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
States and Europe and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went
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1990s Surrealist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Waiting at the Station" Superb 1943 American Scene Painting, Indianapolis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
next train in downtown Indianapolis -- perhaps new conscripts heading to war -- was painted by Joseph
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Orientalist Evening Fancy Jacket in Embroidered Sequin and Silk Satin Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
with interior hooks and gold buttons with loop in golden cord (missing a pass).Lining of the bustier in
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1940s French Visite Jackets

ACCOLAY Vase, 1950s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
purple. Anthracite speckled.. Height : 20cm (7.9"), Diameter : 18cm (7.1"). After the war “ceramic
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

ACCOLAY Vase, 1950s
ACCOLAY Vase, 1950s
H 7.88 in Dm 7.09 in
CHATEAU Signed Mini Lithograph, French Countryside, Open Book, Surreal Landscape
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the Wakefield Bookshop gallery run by
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

FALLING RIBBON Signed Mini Lithograph, Red Satin, Surreal Beach Scene
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the Wakefield Bookshop gallery run by Betty
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

PINK HOUSE Signed Mini Lithograph, French Country-Style Home, Artist Paintbrush
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In 1941 the
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Mid Century Accolay Yellow, Orange, Brown Ceramic Lamp, 1950, France
By Accolay Pottery
Located in New York, NY
collection. After the war “ceramic buttons” become very much a fashion item. As success comes, they decide to
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Accolay Potbellied Vase with 2 Handles, 1950s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
war “ceramic buttons” become very much a fashion item.As success comes, they decide to found a
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of “Grand Repos” Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
cushions. The pillow for the backrest has been embellished with tufted buttons on the front and back, as
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Accolay Baluster Vase, 1950s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
the base (see photo). After the war “ceramic buttons” become very much a fashion item.As success
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Accolay Baluster Vase, 1950s
Accolay Baluster Vase, 1950s
H 11.15 in Dm 6.5 in
A Rare Blue Navy woollen dress by Henry à la Pensée - France Circa 1945
By HENRY
Located in Toulon, FR
coat dress with small epaulets, closed in front by four white bakelite buttons with visible bows
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1940s French Blouses

BEACH TO SKY Signed Mini Lithograph, Surreal Beach Scene Blue Sky Sewing Needle
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
United States and Europe and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. "V-Rope" Diamond Earrings, Circa 1980
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
to be her lead designer for her collection of costume jewellery and buttons. He served in the French
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Vintage 1980s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

AIRPLANE Hand Drawn Signed Lithograph, Vintage Wood Plane Tool, Blue Sky, Clouds
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In
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1990s Surrealist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

MORNING MIST Signed Mini Lithograph Surreal Forest Landscape Fog, Pine Trees
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

MONT SAINT-MICHEL Signed Mini Lithograph, Iconic Tidal Island Normandy France
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

DEARDORFF Signed Mini Lithograph, Still Life, Retro Large Format Field Camera
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
States and Europe and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went
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1990s Surrealist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
and its matching armchair are rife with secret drawers and compartments. Cleverly concealed buttons
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Falcon Phoenix Loungechair, Hight Back by Ingmar Relling, New
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Courbevoie, FR
comfort.Falcon Phoenix is a more modernized version of the Classic Falcon chair with buttons, and is recognized
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Printed silk suit by Jules-François Crahay for Nina Ricci Circa 1956-1960
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toulon, FR
zipper in the back unfolds into the skirt with two large box pleats punctuated by two buttons. It is
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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

BELL ALOFT Signed Mini Lithograph, Bell Buoy, Surreal Shoreline Landscape
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
and enrolled in an art school in France in 1938. When World War II began, Brennan went to New York. In
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1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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War Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of war buttons available for sale. A selection of these works in the Surrealist, abstract and modern styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the war buttons that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, black, blue and beige. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Alexander Calder, Sir William Beechey, George Grosz, Margaret Jordan Patterson and George Morland are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, gouache and lithograph, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are War Buttons?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — war buttons in our inventory begin at $175 and can go as high as $266,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.