A DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL HORSE BUTTON

1 Large 20th century ancient reproduction image, backmarked. This button is made of a silvered material we are not sure what the base material is backmarked Paris style, NYC. The symbol of this button appears to be representing the following from chat GPT. Inspired by an ancient Siculo-Punic. In Carthaginian culture, the horse was an extremely important symbol. Punic foundation myths state that the location for the city of Carthage was chosen after a horse's head was dug up from the earth, which was taken as an Tetradrachm. of power, military strength, and prosperity.. The button is from the collection the late Don and Barb Lanier. Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above Date or Era: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918 Condition Request Condition Report PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

Estimate:$30

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