Two Buttons and Token?

[riffdoctor]

Found these and couldnt identify, two buttons from same yard near Kirksville Mo, and Token from LaBelle, same day but never could identify any info on these? any Ideas would be appreciated, thanks.

 

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[Gypsy Heart]

Anything on the reverse?

 

[riffdoctor]

Sorry, I forgot to mention that, first off the GDC token is smooth as silk on the back and by the way it is just the outer ring bigger than a nickle, (slightly), the button that says HONOR is missing most of the back,and seems to be two dragons (or lions?)holding a coat of arms, and the AGENT button says, IDELPHIA although the back is mostly missing on it also.

 

[PBK]

The "Agent" button is a stock (generic) pattern from an occupational series for railroad and trolley lines. The first ones appeared sometime around 1870, and they remained available long into the 20th century. Other occupational titles included Baggageman, Baggage Master, Brakeman, Conductor, Driver, Engineer, Flagman, Gripman, Inspector, Motoneer [sic], Motorman, Operator, Porter, and Trainman.

The "Honor" button appears to be a modern (post-1950) blazer button, made for use of civilian coats, jackets, sweaters, etc. These are typically made of thin, die-stamped brass (often gilt), with a steel/tin back.

 

[riffdoctor]

Thanks again PBK, now if I can just find out about the GDC token........................