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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-06-23, 11:28 AM
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Views: 195
Posted By tfprigge
Button Identification

Hi all,

Need some help identifying the following 2 buttons. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-09-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,156
Posted By tfprigge
Thanks!

Thanks guys, that does look fairly close.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-09-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,156
Posted By tfprigge
Cat/Panther Badge/Pin?

Hi All,

I metal detect in an area in South Africa with quite a bit of Victorian era buttons and relics. This particular find has got me stumped and I thought I'd check in with you guys and see if...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-05-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By tfprigge
Unidentified Buttons

Hi All,

I dug these 2 up metal detecting on an old farm today. The one has letters RC on it but I doubt it's military as there is no crown. The other appears to be Victorian and at first, I...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 20-03-21, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By tfprigge
Thanks so much.

Thanks so much.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-03-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By tfprigge
Possible Flaming Bomb Insignia on Button.

Hi All,

Apologies, I get the feeling this button isn't British although it doesn't quite look like the French ones, that's if I even have the insignia correct. I can tell it's old, it's heavily...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-02-21, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 661
Posted By tfprigge
Unidentified Button - 69th Regiment?

Hi All,

Please could you help me identify this button and possible time period. Makers mark is "Smith & Wright".

I would like to research the regiments activity in the Natal colony and...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-02-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By tfprigge
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 15-02-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By tfprigge
Small Cone Shaped Buttons.

Hi All,

I've been metal detecting a farm on an old wagon road in South Africa (Old Victoria County in Natal Colony) and I often find these cone-shaped buttons where I find concentrations of...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-02-21, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,173
Posted By tfprigge
Please help identify this 1868 Badge/Medal piece.

Hi All,

I've been metal detecting an area with a lot of Victorian buttons etc. We got onto a hill where we had just found 3 x Victorian Artillery buttons when I picked this up. Any help...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-09-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 307
Posted By tfprigge
A Navy Insignia?

Hi,

Would someone be able to assist in the identification of this insignia as well as what the item could be or be from? Found it on a farm field in South Africa about 20 meters from a Victorian...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-08-20, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By tfprigge
Thanks, Alex, It was found together with another...

Thanks, Alex, It was found together with another piece of metal of similar size. We dug them up on a farm with other Victorian buttons etc. If I put them together I can see how it could have been...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-08-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By tfprigge
Victorian Cipher

Hi,

Sorry, probably not the correct place for this post. But does anyone have a clue as to what this could be from? Looks like it has the start of a serial number at the bottom so thought it might...
Forum: Military Buttons 27-08-20, 06:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By tfprigge
Here's a closeup of the crown. If anyone has any...

Here's a closeup of the crown. If anyone has any tips on restoring badly corroded buttons I'm open to suggestions.
Forum: Military Buttons 27-08-20, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By tfprigge
I think so too, I cleaned it a little more.

I think so too, I cleaned it a little more.
Forum: Military Buttons 25-08-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By tfprigge
Unknown Victorian Button

Hi,

I found this in a field with a few general service buttons. I's in pretty bad shape but any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Makers Mark is Firmin and Co London.
Forum: The Home Front 09-08-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By tfprigge
Thanks, Rob. I was thinking the same thing about...

Thanks, Rob. I was thinking the same thing about it being a little late. The back is steel. I've found a Victorian Rifle Regiment, a Transvaal Artillery Button (strongest case for Boer War) and a...
Forum: The Home Front 08-08-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By tfprigge
British General Service Button Dates

Hi all,

I found this metal detecting a possible Boer war site. I'm interested in what date range these buttons were used?

Thanks.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-07-20, 04:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 249
Posted By tfprigge
Small Shield Shaped Badge with 2 small birds and a swan on top.

Hi,

I found this on a site I've been metal detecting with Boer War relics and would love to know if anyone recognises it. It's small 20mm x 13mm. If it wasn't for other items I've found I might...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-06-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By tfprigge
Thanks so much for the info. The Boer war...

Thanks so much for the info. The Boer war connection is the most plausible as I have also found an American Great Seal button here however we are nowhere near any known Boer war sites. I'll see what...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-06-20, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By tfprigge
Yes, it's about 20mm and seems to be hollow to...

Yes, it's about 20mm and seems to be hollow to about half of the dome. It has a fairly thick edge of around 1mm.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-06-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By tfprigge
Button-Possably artillery?

Hello.

I dug this up metal detecting on a farm in South Africa where I've found a generic Victorian Rifle Regiment button and some Martini-Henry bullets. The button is in bad shape but has 2...
Forum: Military Buttons 23-05-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 708
Posted By tfprigge
Smile Crown and horn - GARDINER & Co LONDON & GLASGOW

Good day,

I found this metal detecting our farm in South Africa yesterday and can't seem to trace the date range or regiment. Is there anyone who can help identify this button?
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