The history of the badge begins in 1789 when real metal clothing buttons were made to commemorate the election of George Washington.
In 1896, "Whitehead & Hoag", a New Jersey (U.S.A) company, producing, among other things, buttons for clothing, consisting of a piece of fabric placed on a metal shell, The badge as we know it was then born.
Popularized by the GIs during the 2nd World War, we offer you a wide range of badges or "Buttons" featuring their historic fabric finish!