This is an antique military button cleaning guard stick. The brass guard tool slides underneath the button attached to the uniform to protect the fabric from being ruined whilst cleaning or polishing the button.
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Antique Military Buttons - Canada
Vintage Military Brass Button Cleaning Guard Stick W.H.B a/f crack
MILITARIA: BRASS MILITARY Button Stick WD - 1955 WHB £6.50 - PicClick UK
VINTAGE MILITARY BRASS Button Cleaner Uniform Guard Stick £3.50
Brass Button Stick - Canada
MILITARIA: BRASS MILITARY Button Stick WD - Dated 1955, JRG&S £7.00 - PicClick UK
Thomas del Mar by Jamm Design Ltd - Issuu
Brass Button Stick - Canada
Vintage Military Brass Button Cleaning Guard Stick W.H.B a/f crack