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Antique 1900s France Flag Pinback Button — Rare Whitehead & Hoag Co. Metal Backprint
Up for sale is an exceptional, highly collectible antique tin lithograph flag pinback button dating to the late 1890s to early 1910s. The front face features a crisp, beautifully preserved graphic of the national vertical tricolor flag of FRANCE waving from a flagpole.
Highly Coveted Whitehead & Hoag Patent Back:
The reverse side is what makes this piece a true collector\'s prize. It features the complete corporate trademark text lithographed directly onto the back metal shell reading: \"THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. BUTTONS, BADGES, NOVELTIES AND SIGNS • NEWARK, N.J.\"
This direct-to-metal backprint style is far scarcer than their common paper-insert backings. It stands as a foundational piece of early American button manufacturing history from the industry\'s premier pioneer.
Details & Condition:
• Measurements: Measures approximately 7/8 inches across (22mm).
• Fastener: Authentic, original early straight wire needle pin closure.
• Display: Safely archived and stored inside a stapled 2x2 cardboard coin flip protector.
• Condition: Outstanding antique condition. The front flag graphics are exceptionally clear with great color, and the legendary Whitehead & Hoag text on the reverse metal backing is fully sharp, bold, and highly legible. Please see all macro photos for exact condition details.
An absolute must-have addition for advanced collectors of Whitehead & Hoag advertising history, early patent-marked pinbacks, or antique turn-of-the-century global flags.
