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by Afrikan Kay on January 9th, 2008

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What is the significance of the buttons on suit jacket sleeves. what is there to button up?

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  • by VOD on January 9th, 2008

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    Originally, I believe, it was a means of keeping soldiers from wiping their noses on their sleeves when they fought in the cold. No lie. I think Napoleon did it.

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    • ya, i had heard something about that, except that he had barbs put on there. wasnt really convinced so i asked. thanks!

      Afrikan Kay

      by Afrikan Kay on January 9th, 2008

    • YIKES!! I hadnt heard about the barbs. Not a very nice dictator/invader, was he?

      VOD

      by VOD on January 10th, 2008

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