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Beginner guide to identifying old buttons and buckles

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Buttons and buckles can reveal a surprising amount about the age and use of a site.

Look closely at construction method, shank style, decoration, maker marks, metal type and dimensions. Post photographs of both the front and back whenever possible.


 
Posted : 27/07/2026 5:10 pm
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