What are these British buttons for ?

[davekj]

I just bought some British buttons that has clips on the back and was wondering what they were used for ? Sorry for the poor picture .
Thank You for your help !
Dave

[KradSpam]

Hmm, never seen anything like that....

[davekj]

Anyone else have an idea ? I bought 32 with 12 different and they all clip the same direction . I thought for veterans , but I do not know for sure .
Thank You
Dave

[Jerry B]

Sorry, but I have never seen this feature before on British buttons.

[davekj]

Thank You Both !!!
Dave

[Gunny Hartmann]

Clutching at straws here, some sort of emergency clip on button? if a button fell off just as you were going on parade???

[asterperious]

I think they are novelty items, paper binders, decorative etc. I can't see how they'd function in any form of wear.

[stuka f]

Maybe to clip on to the Christmas three!!??
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[zwerge]

Cufflinks maybe ?

[davekj]

Thank You all for your replies !!! Here are a couple more pictures of them . Don't really know if I have them Id 'ed right .
Thanks again for everyones suggestions !
Dave