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Dr_Shemp 09-08-22 05:58 PM

Unknown RAF Button
 
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Hi everyone,

I've recently bought the attached button but haven't been able to find a match online for it, can anyone identify it or tell me anything more about it at all?

I presume that it's related to the RAF, but unlike most usual RAF buttons it's silver toned and is missing either a crown above the eagle or any other identifiers. I don't believe that it has a lot of age to it as the 'Gaunt London' makers mark on the back looks fairly modern. What are people's thoughts?

Thank you for your time!

altcar73 09-08-22 07:01 PM

A generic button worn by small airlines and by uniformed staff at some airports etc.

Dave.

Dr_Shemp 09-08-22 09:25 PM

Thanks Dave I really appreciate that, shame that it's not RAF-related but I'll add it to the collection anyway

Milmed 10-08-22 05:06 AM

Seen it worn by Wartime BOAC ground staff

Dr_Shemp 17-08-22 08:14 PM

Thanks for that Milmed, I feel better about buying it now!

Milmed 18-08-22 07:55 AM

Been looking at some BOAC wartime pictures on gettyimages and it looks like this style of button was also used by Flight crews. I suspect the BOAC button with the Griffon may be post WWII


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