Button Flaws

[Stephen]

Hi all,

I've four officer buttons to the 100th Foot, I've noticed they all appear to have similar flaws which I'm guessing was a result of the die (it appears are a raised line), has anyone seen this happening before? Also would in be unusual that all these buttons would be used on the same uniform?

Thanks,

Stephen

[Cribyn]

Hello Stephen

The type of flaw you mention is not uncommon, caused, apparently, when the die has developed a small crack under pressure, so it is not a fault of the original die-maker!

Obviously it's possible that all four of your buttons were used on the same uniform but I suspect that many were made with the flaw.

The 100th Foot button that I have (just the one, unfortunately!) is backmarked to 'W Jones & Co 236 Regent St London' and has no flaw. I assume your four buttons all have the same backmark, what is it may I ask?

Roger

[Stephen]

Hi Roger,

Many thanks for your informative reply. The buttons have the backmark 'Firman & Sons London', the wear on each is similar and the person selling them had several so I suspect they came off a uniform.

Thanks,

Stephen