{"product_id":"set-of-3-antique-h-b-cie-paris-gilt-brass-ball-buttons-french-military-hussar-1","title":"Set of 3 Antique H.B. \u0026 Cie Paris Gilt Brass Ball Buttons French Military Hussar","description":"Set of 3 Antique H.B. \u0026amp; Cie Paris Gilt Brass Ball Buttons French Military\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis set of (3) authentic antique gilt brass \"ball\" buttons is a premier find for collectors of French militaria. Sourced in Spain, these 20-ligne buttons were manufactured by the prestigious Hamot, Blondel \u0026amp; Cie in Paris, dating from the late 19th century to the WWI era (approx. 1880–1920). Known for superior French haberdashery, H.B. \u0026amp; Cie buttons were staples on hussar-style jackets, dolmans, and elite parade uniforms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach button features a high-dome convex face with a brilliant gold-tone gilt finish and a sturdy wire shank. The reverse is clearly stamped \"H.B. \u0026amp; CIE PARIS 20.\" Perfect for museum-quality restoration, couture upcycling, or historical costuming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Hamot, Blondel \u0026amp; Cie\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Paris, France\u003cbr\u003eSize: 20 Ligne (approx. 13mm)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Gilt Brass\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition with bright original luster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSEE PHOTOS FOR MEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#secondhandsandies #antiquebuttons #madeinfrance #hussar #militaryhistory #parisian #haberdashery #WWI #vintagefashion","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52389892391200,"sku":"cheboyghin,MI","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/3158\/7616\/files\/a6d012a9-f33d-4bb6-ad29-66e7c9ed9600_16255c14-9302-432d-aa8d-701e28d2ac9a.jpg?v=1790003777","url":"https:\/\/www.secondhandsandies.com\/products\/set-of-3-antique-h-b-cie-paris-gilt-brass-ball-buttons-french-military-hussar-1","provider":"Secondhand Sandies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}