What is this RAF button ? Is it Royal Air Force ??
 

Hey :)

Can someone tell me when this was worn if its Royal Air Force ??

Thank you :)

T X

RAF black button
 

I believe these were worn on overalls by mechanics and fitters, 1918 onwards.

Rob

Thank you Rob :)

T X

I stand corrected, but I was under the impression these were worn by staff at the Royal Aircraft Factories and was not Royal Air Force.

RAF black button
 

Sorry, my first post was misleading, these buttons were worn up to 1918 when the Royal Aircraft Factories became the Royal Aircraft Establishment.

Rob

The name Royal Aircraft Factory was used from 1912 until 1918 only.

This button is also known to collectors as civilian drivers RAF 1918-c.1950.

I anyone able to supply proof of either name?

These women seem to have metal buttons:
https://www.agefotostock.com/age/en/...d/MEV-10825329
(scroll down to enjoy more pictures)

And we have also got the WRAF to consider:
https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/researc...1918-1920.aspx

Very interesting :)