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Old 19-03-17, 02:08 PM
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Further to what has been written.

I understand the logic behind the RNAS button having a design of an eagle in lieu of an anchor, while retaining the Crown and Roped Edge. As the roped edge is a prerogative of Naval officers, I would have expected the PO (or equivalent) ranks to have been issued similar buttons but with a plain rim in lieu of a roped edge.

Another point is the eagle/albatross controversy. Personally, I think the RNAS/RAF(KC) bird is an albatross - just have a look at the beak. The QC RAF buttons have a totally different bird, this time an eagle. The only QC RAF buttons I have seen utilising the 'albatross' are the Blazer buttons.

Concerning RNAS backmarks, I can furnish the following (all officer pattern, large):
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Ed, STILLWELL & SON Ltd. LONDON, all within strap, osd bz.
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