Set of 4 vintage metal buttons, depicting famous sights of Paris. These are the Basilica of Sacre Coeur, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the coat of arms of Paris. The badge of Paris has a sailing ship on waves of the sea, illustrating the city’s motto Fluctuat nec mergitur …. “tossed by waves but does not sink”. All four buttons have a silvered colour and textured finish behind the pictures, a flat back and a squarish ribbon shank. Probably first half of 20th century, made as souvenir buttons but with great charm. Price is for the set of 4, re-mounted on card for a safer journey and storage.

Button size 5/8” (1.6 cm)