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Originally Posted by KLR
There is something in the RACD ledgers in ?1897 noting the change from brass to GM and giving the metalurgical content of GM (and of GS =WM).
RJ - isn't there a thesis internet site somewhere ?
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Gilding metal, so called through being able to be easily gilded, is defined in the 1900 Dress Regulations as “eight parts of copper to one part of zinc.” (86,7% Copper, 13,3% Zinc By weight, Royal Army Clothing Department Pattern No. 4480/1897) A brass alloy therefore, but now containing a higher portion of copper than zinc to those previously made.
White-metal or German silver, sometimes referred to as nickel-silver (64,5% Copper, 16,5% Zinc, 19,0% Nickel by weight, Royal Army Clothing Department Pattern No. 4481/1897)
I'd be interested in a copy of your manuscript.
Rgds,
fougasse1940.