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Forum: Military Buttons 12-02-20, 03:50 PM
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Posted By Artynut
I’d like to offer a possible answer. The button...

I’d like to offer a possible answer. The button may have been for a contingent of Artillery sponsored by a Nizam of an Indian state or territory. This supposition comes from the fact that in my...
Forum: Military Buttons 07-02-20, 02:46 AM
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Posted By Artynut
I really hate to stick my neck out but as no one...

I really hate to stick my neck out but as no one has answered Lazio yet, Here goes. As per LITCHFIELD, this design was used by the RA from c1800. Additionally, used by the HEIC at a later date. The...
Forum: Military Buttons 23-01-20, 11:55 PM
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Posted By Artynut
Same thread, different day! Would any member care...

Same thread, different day! Would any member care to speculate on this 18mm dia. Button? Computer would not accept Nepaul at first, now it shows as spelling mistake! Ghurka connection? Anyone? ...
Forum: Military Buttons 16-01-20, 11:23 PM
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Posted By Artynut
Pete, That was a very informative and useful post...

Pete, That was a very informative and useful post which included the historical origin of the “Blazer”. I have more of those buttons,(large & small) with NO makers mark. Hopefully, one day I might...
Forum: Military Buttons 15-01-20, 11:03 PM
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Posted By Artynut
Great stuff Pete! I felt strongly that it was...

Great stuff Pete! I felt strongly that it was nothing to do with the R.A. Too much Navy and not enough gunnery depicted. However, can you enlarge on your information? My understanding is that three...
Forum: Military Buttons 15-01-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
Pete, Thank you for that very convincing...

Pete, Thank you for that very convincing explanation, I’ll go with that! Sounds as if I should be asking you about another button I have. It’s a naval one and I’m hoping that the letters I see are...
Forum: Military Buttons 14-01-20, 03:47 PM
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Posted By Artynut
Just wondering then, Do I assume my button on...

Just wondering then, Do I assume my button on view a few posts ago is A= worthless, B= a fantasy piece or C= just not worth mentioning again? There seems to be a very divided opinion on it! Regards,...
Forum: Military Buttons 14-01-20, 12:41 AM
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Posted By Artynut
Hello Guzman and others, I have it on authority...

Hello Guzman and others, I have it on authority of Tim Burt, that it is for Royal Navy Transports.. A line drawing of it is in his book.
Forum: Military Buttons 12-01-20, 06:40 PM
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Posted By Artynut
Reference my previous post Royal Navy button....

Reference my previous post Royal Navy button. also included are two other buttons, hoping someone can identify them. Thank you. David J.
Forum: Military Buttons 12-01-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
Tiger Pete, However I got it, It was to my...

Tiger Pete, However I got it, It was to my benefit. Thank you. As this is the “button “ section of the forum, I should admit to making a real “Foot in my mouth” mistake a few days ago in a comment...
Forum: Military Buttons 11-01-20, 02:44 PM
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Posted By Artynut
And to Tiger Pete, Thank you for your unwitting...

And to Tiger Pete, Thank you for your unwitting answer to one of my previous posts, Ref. What does the PWR stand for on the Brighton Volunteer Artillery button That I have. Regards, David J.
Forum: Military Buttons 11-01-20, 02:39 PM
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Posted By Artynut
To fairlie63, When I started getting into buttons...

To fairlie63, When I started getting into buttons of the Royal Artillery, they generally ran at about .50c to 3.00 Canadian. Then I decided on expanding to all the former British Empire artillery and...
Forum: Military Buttons 11-01-20, 02:25 AM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
Tried to change the button, this is second try, A...

Tried to change the button, this is second try, A little more modern than my last post.
Forum: Military Buttons 08-01-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
Thank you for sharing that Lazio. That's half the...

Thank you for sharing that Lazio. That's half the mystery solved! Here is mine, and please enlighten me on what the PWR stands for. Regards, D.J.
Forum: Military Buttons 08-01-20, 12:57 PM
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Posted By Artynut
Lazio, your button appears to be flat and Gilt...

Lazio, your button appears to be flat and Gilt (at one time?) and very clearly is RSLA. I did not explain fully in my previous post, but Litchfield states the letters on the button in his book bears...
Forum: Military Buttons 08-01-20, 01:28 AM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
Artillery button

Members may have the book referred to in my previous post. If so, what would be the opinion then of the button listed as ev7 ? the button illustrated, clearly shows (IMO) the letters RS and LA as...
Forum: Military Buttons 08-01-20, 12:47 AM
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Posted By Artynut
Artillery button

I have one of those Lazio, with lug but no sign of any back mark. Here is another of mine which in "Litchfield's" book is listed as ev10, I'd like opinions on whether there is a misprint in his...
Forum: Military Buttons 05-01-20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
thank you Mark, did you ever check my last PM to...

thank you Mark, did you ever check my last PM to you?. I DO value your posts and comments. Do you ever communicate with a Mr. Jobson ?
Forum: Military Buttons 04-01-20, 10:26 PM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
Hi Lazio, I was thinking that they do not seem to...

Hi Lazio, I was thinking that they do not seem to be of much interest to most members but on showing some of them to an old gunner a few days ago, he was stunned to see all the Regular, Militia and...
Forum: Military Buttons 29-11-19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
Yes I do Lazio, mine is not as well defined but...

Yes I do Lazio, mine is not as well defined but never the less, It is a very rare piece. Bidding was strong. Apparently the people of Northfleet really wanted it. I knew nothing of it untill my Son...
Forum: Military Buttons 27-11-19, 10:05 PM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
Two more buttons of interest. The first is RHA...

Two more buttons of interest. The first is RHA with William 1V cypher, second is same but George 111 cypher. Both no back mark.
Forum: Military Buttons 27-11-19, 09:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,356
Posted By Artynut
Lazio, I can find no reference to a button...

Lazio, I can find no reference to a button similar to the one in your post. Also it appears that information on the Cinque Ports Artillery units is rather sketchy to say the least! Litchfield’s book...
Forum: Military Buttons 27-11-19, 12:29 PM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
Simon, Yes, as I see no trace of silver plate and...

Simon, Yes, as I see no trace of silver plate and it hasn’t gone black. The Liverpool one of course has a lot of gilt still attached. D.J.
Forum: Military Buttons 27-11-19, 04:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,356
Posted By Artynut
Mark, (54 Bty) Here is the button refered to in...

Mark, (54 Bty) Here is the button refered to in my last post. Regards, David J.
Forum: Military Buttons 27-11-19, 04:20 AM
Replies: 82
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Posted By Artynut
For Simon (Manchesters) As promised, the only...

For Simon (Manchesters) As promised, the only artillery buttons I have from Lancashire. Mark, Another button that has me wondering is the third button. Trails very different to the normal 3 gun...
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