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4966Ian
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Military Buttons
06-01-23, 12:38 AM
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70th of foot?
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568
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4966Ian
Hi there, I can just about make out 'DAME St...
Hi there,
I can just about make out 'DAME St DUBLIN' - and the first Button manufacturer that comes to mind is 'J. CROKER', as the backmarks on buttons had that address.
There may have been...
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Military Buttons
03-06-22, 09:58 AM
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3
Small white metal button "SRAS" initials
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547
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4966Ian
Hi there, I believe your SARS button is for...
Hi there,
I believe your SARS button is for the South African Railways.
Regards
Ian
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
06-05-22, 09:03 PM
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7
British Colonial Country Button ID required
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477
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4966Ian
Hi All, I believe as stated above that your...
Hi All,
I believe as stated above that your buttons are for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Princely State Forces.
I have seen two versions of this button. See attached pictures.
1. The first like...
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Military Buttons
14-03-21, 02:51 PM
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7
L5F button, Lancashire Fusiliers?
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770
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4966Ian
Hi There, I am fairly sure they are...
Hi There,
I am fairly sure they are Officer's Mess Dress/Cap Buttons for the 5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
The Button I had was 14.3mm in diameter. There was no backmark except a ring of...
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Military Buttons
20-02-21, 03:38 PM
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7
Where is this from?
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897
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi there, As Lazio says the button is a Mess...
Hi there,
As Lazio says the button is a Mess Waiters Button for the 59th Regiment of Foot and subsequently post 1881 the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Regiment. These buttons come in large (approx...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
10-09-20, 09:54 PM
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3
Identification help required on CYC button please: Yeomanry or Yacht?
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399
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi there, The buttons are for the...
Hi there,
The buttons are for the Castlemartin Yeomanry Cavalry (Pembrokeshire).
Too slow - shouldn't have made a cup of tea whilst typing the reply.
Cheers
Ian
Forum:
Military Buttons
27-08-20, 11:37 PM
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5
Edwardian 'mufti' style button and a couple of ?colonial unknownss
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725
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi there, The first button, is depending...
Hi there,
The first button, is depending upon size, an Officer's Cap or Mess Dress button to the West India Regiment. The cypher reads "WIR" forward and reversed. (i.e. WIRRIW).
Cheers
Ian
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Military Buttons
15-07-20, 02:46 PM
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4
Edwardian mess dress buttons?
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1,130
Posted By
4966Ian
Very nice indeed. As you say they look exactly...
Very nice indeed.
As you say they look exactly the same materials & construction as the other buttons in the thread.
There are some very nice Mother of Pearl Infantry & Corps buttons there along...
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Military Buttons
14-07-20, 09:38 PM
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4
Edwardian mess dress buttons?
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1,130
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi Btns, Not going to be much help I am...
Hi Btns,
Not going to be much help I am afraid.
They are not really my collecting area, so this a bit of guesswork & assumptions.
I had assumed they were worn by Officer's on their Mess...
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Military Buttons
18-02-20, 11:07 PM
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16
Button Excitement...!
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746
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi Roy, A very nice early button - and it...
Hi Roy,
A very nice early button - and it looks to be in great condition as well.
And the icing on the cake is that it is for your home County as well.
Well done and thanks for showing it.
...
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Military Buttons
23-10-19, 11:28 PM
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9
Italian Legion, Submarine, RB, 52 and 104 BER buttons
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484
Posted By
4966Ian
I believe the Black Horn horn buttons were worn...
I believe the Black Horn horn buttons were worn by Officer's of British Regiments in Canada c1850-60's as the Horn didn't get as 'cold' to the touch as metal buttons - but that maybe just an old...
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Military Buttons
22-10-19, 09:43 PM
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5
105, RW & unknown buttons
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496
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi Dean, Another nice mess waiters button....
Hi Dean,
Another nice mess waiters button. Thanks for showing it.
The last button actually reads "RAR" [Last "R" is reversed] and is an Officer's Undress or Mufti button to the Royal Artillery...
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Military Buttons
18-10-19, 10:57 PM
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9
Italian Legion, Submarine, RB, 52 and 104 BER buttons
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484
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi Dean, Some very nice buttons there -...
Hi Dean,
Some very nice buttons there - thanks for showing.
For your info, I have attached a couple of photos of The British German Legion and British Swiss Legion buttons.
A large Gilt...
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Military Buttons
10-10-19, 11:16 PM
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3
Not 14th Regiment of Foot ?!
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463
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi there, It could be a Blazer or Mess...
Hi there,
It could be a Blazer or Mess Jacket Button to the Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment).
As you say the Late Jennens backmark dates it to mid-late 1920's.
I don't think...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
23-09-19, 11:58 PM
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20
106 cap badge ?
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1,332
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi All, Here is the one on ebay : ...
Hi All,
Here is the one on ebay :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/106th-BOMBAY-LIGHT-INF-BADGE/254283171333?hash=item3b34754605:g:HgYAAOSwZexdGzU~
I am not sure about the seller!!
Cheers
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
20-08-19, 11:28 PM
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5
BPS and BPD Buttons. Burma Police Department??
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324
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi Mike, I believe the "BDP" button is for...
Hi Mike,
I believe the "BDP" button is for "Bangalore District Police".
See here :
https://www.dnw.co.uk/auction-archive/lot-archive/lot.php?department=Medals&lot_id=186646
Sorry -...
Forum:
Military Buttons
15-08-19, 10:05 PM
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4
Uncommon Lancers
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672
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi All, Not a manufacturer that I was aware...
Hi All,
Not a manufacturer that I was aware of either. A quick look at Google would seem to indicate that he was a Tailor rather than a button manufacturer.
Google shows this entry in the...
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Military Buttons
13-07-19, 09:50 PM
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14
Royal Sussex
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942
Posted By
4966Ian
Hello Pete, Sorry to say, that I don't have...
Hello Pete,
Sorry to say, that I don't have a copy of the photo. I made a note of the fact that there was two sizes, but now can't remember where I got the info or saw the info.
The use of...
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Military Buttons
09-07-19, 09:56 PM
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14
Royal Sussex
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942
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi Pete, David and all, Yes, you are correct...
Hi Pete, David and all,
Yes, you are correct this is a Mess Waiter's button to the 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot.
I also have a similar large open backed button with the same backmark...
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
11-06-19, 02:30 PM
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66
unidentified civilian uniform buttons
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4,564
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi Again, With regards Button 17 in Post #3...
Hi Again,
With regards Button 17 in Post #3 (1st Page)
17. monogram letters L.C., silver plated 17 mm, no backmark .
I think it maybe for 'Lowther College".
Having searched on-line, I am...
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
09-06-19, 10:21 PM
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66
unidentified civilian uniform buttons
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4,564
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi Again, Sorry, it has taken a while to go...
Hi Again,
Sorry, it has taken a while to go through all the pictures. Thanks for showing them, and putting the sizes and backmarks. As it will make future reference so much easier and useful.
...
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
06-06-19, 12:18 PM
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66
unidentified civilian uniform buttons
Views:
4,564
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi All, With regards to Button 159. - Crown...
Hi All,
With regards to Button 159. - Crown over "R.A.C. / B".
This is a Hunt Button to the Royal Agricultural College (Beagles) [circa 1889-1914 & 1923-1939 & 1945-Current]. It is one of six...
Forum:
Military Buttons
15-04-19, 10:16 PM
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15
Royal Naval Barrackmaster?
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976
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi All, I bought mine as "Royal Naval...
Hi All,
I bought mine as "Royal Naval Barracks". A description, I wasn't totally sure of or happy with, but they were cheap and worth taking a punt on.
I bought them as I collect Mess Waiter...
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Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals.
17-03-19, 01:40 AM
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3
Birmingham Artillery Volunteers
Views:
450
Posted By
4966Ian
Hi Rob, Looks alot like the Birmingham Fire...
Hi Rob,
Looks alot like the Birmingham Fire Brigade collar badge shown in this post.
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64682&highlight=birmingham+fire+brigade
Cheers...
Forum:
Military Buttons
04-02-19, 12:18 AM
Replies:
7
What Irish button is this?
Views:
642
Posted By
4966Ian
Yes. . as Toby suggests, this is a small...
Yes. . as Toby suggests, this is a small Officers' Mess Waiter's Button to the Connaught Rangers.
The button shown by Toby in his second post (QVC atop Harp surrounded by a large wreath of...
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