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Button, Military

Object Name:
Button, Military
Object ID:
2005.048.12
Date:
1943-1945
Description:
Pair of uniform buttons, U.S. Navy, World War II. Owned by Lt. Robert Irving Blair (1908-2005) of Newport, NH. Brass. Circular flat face with no insignia, stamped "ADVANCE / CLOSE-COUPLED". Reverse embossed "PAT. DEC.8.14". Hinged clasp on reverse.
Material:
Metal
Brass
Dimensions:
D-0.2 Dia-0.55 inches
Provenance:
Part of collection of World War II material owned by Lt. Robert Irving Blair (1908-2005) of Newport, NH. Donated by his daughter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah Brown
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