Illustration of a black and white bird over a orangish sky and green ground

As a part of a set of 40, this button features a Kingbird. There are 13 different species of Kingbirds. They feed on insects and grow to approximately 8 inches long. Despite their small size, Kingbirds are aggressive birds that will attack intruders and predators. They are known to ride on the backs of hawks and crows and peck at their heads

Illustration of a flag with black, red and yellow stripes with black text above and below on a white background

The current German flag was adopted in 1949 although it has been used various times before in German history. The tricolored flag was used during the Napoleonic wars and again when Germany became the Weimar Republic. During the Napoleonic wars the black, red and gold colors of the flag were based on the soldiers black coats with red braid and gold buttons. In 1919 when Germany was known as the Weimar Republic, the colors black, red and gold represented the colors of the democratic, centrist and republican political parties. When Germany reunited after World War II the black, red and gold flag was reinstated and today the colors represent the unification of Germany.

Illustration of a flag with blue and white stripes and a red triangle with a white star on a dark blue background

The Cuban flag pictured was created by Narciso Lopez, an anti-Spanish Cuban exile, and the poet Miguel Teurbe Tolon in the fight for Cuban independence and sovereignty. The three blue stripes symbolize the three districts Cuba was divided into in the 1800s and the two white stripes symbolize the purity of Cuban patriot ideals. The red triangle symbolizes strength, constancy, and equality. The white star symbolizes Cuban independence and freedom.

Illustration of a flag with white, green and red horizontal stripes over black text on a white background

The national flag of Bulgaria was adopted in 1879 and features a white, green and red stripe. The white stripe represents peace, the green stripe represents freedom and agricultural wealth and the red stripe represents the courage of the Bulgarian military. The flag is heavily influenced by the Bulgarian nationalist organization, the Bulgarian Legion. White, green and red were colors used in flags by the Bulgarian Legion during the late 19^th century when the legion was trying to liberate the Bulgarian people from Ottoman rule.

Illustration of a black, yellow and white bird over green and a pinkish blue sky

As a part of a set of 40, this button features a Bobolink bird. The plumage of male Bobolinks is said to look like a skunk or a backwards tuxedo while females have brown plumage with streaks of white. Bobolinks eat insects, grains and seeds. In South America they are nicknamed “ricebirds” because they feast on rice fields and in Jamaica they are known as “butterbirds” because they are captured and consumed by locals.

Illustration of a blue flag with white stars over black text on a white background

The Victoria state flag was first created as a colonial flag of Australia. Sweet Caporal erroneously depicted the Victoria Australian flag without the British Union Jack on this button. Today the flag pictures the British Crown, the Southern Cross paired with the current St. Edward’s Crown, and the Union Jack representing the region’s past with England.

Designed and manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Co. advertisers like Sweet Caporal cigarettes were able to insert their own backings to this button. Sweet Caporal was a brand of cigarettes created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1878 and sold to the American Tobacco Company in 1911.  Sweet Caporal was a very popular brand, especially in Canada during the early part of the 20th Century.  In 1908, 50% of cigarette sales in Canada were comprised of the Sweet Caporal brand.

Illustration of a flag with a red and blue background and white cross over black text on a white background

As of 1939 this flag became the merchant and civil ensign of the Dominican Republic. The blue of the flag represents liberty while the red represents the blood spilled in the fight for independence. The white of the flag represents the sacrifice of the Dominican people. Today the Dominican Republic’s national flag also features the nation’s coat of arms and motto “Dios, Patria, Libertad” meaning “God, Country, Freedom.” In the button, 'Santo Domingo' is misspelled 'San Domingo," which is the Dominican Republic's capital.

Designed and manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Co. advertisers were able to insert their own backings to this button advertising their own brands.

Illustration of a flag with blue and white stripes and a red rectangle on a white background

The El Salvador flag with 9 stripes and a red square canton was introduced by José Manuel Arce, the first elected president in El Salvador. The flag was adopted in 1865 to resemble the stars and stripes of the United States’ flag. Today the flag features a blue, white, and blue stripe with the national coat of arms in the center. The blue of the current flag represents the sky and oceans white the white represents peace and solidarity.

Designed and manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Co. advertisers were able to insert their own backings to this button advertising their own brands.

Illustration of a flag with red and white vertical stripes over black text on a white background

The Peruvian flag pictured was adopted in 1825 with the red stripes symbolizing the Incas long lasting impact on the nation and the blood spilt for Peruvian independence. The white stripe symbolizes peace, justice, and purity.

Designed and manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Co. advertisers like Sweet Caporal cigarettes were able to insert their own backings to this button. Sweet Caporal was a brand of cigarettes created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1878 and sold to the American Tobacco Company in 1911.  Sweet Caporal was a very popular brand, especially in Canada during the early part of the 20th Century.  In 1908, 50% of cigarette sales in Canada were comprised of the Sweet Caporal brand.

Illustration of a flag with an outer blue edge and white center over black text on a white background

Persia was established by Cyrus the Great in 550 BC and was located in what is now the country of Iran. Cyrus the Great and the subsequent ruling dynasties conquered much of the Middle East and by the 5th century Persia was the largest empire in the world. Combining Persian, Turkish, and Mongol traditions, the lion and the sun became the national emblem of Persia. The lion and the sun are symbols that have been used on flags and banners by Persian rulers and are still used today in Iran. The lion represents divinity and the lineage of the kings and the sun symbolizes the king as ruler of the heavens.

Designed and manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Co. advertisers like Sweet Caporal cigarettes were able to insert their own backings to this button. Sweet Caporal was a brand of cigarettes created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1878 and sold to the American Tobacco Company in 1911.  Sweet Caporal was a very popular brand, especially in Canada during the early part of the 20th Century.  In 1908, 50% of cigarette sales in Canada were comprised of the Sweet Caporal brand.