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Forum: Military Buttons 21-03-16, 10:17 PM
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Posted By phaethon
My today's arrival... ...

My today's arrival...

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Forum: Military Buttons 23-11-12, 01:42 PM
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Posted By phaethon
One of my favorite! 1881-1902 period "Firmin &...

One of my favorite! 1881-1902 period "Firmin & Sons Ld. London" made large button. Details are just amazing. Slightly different letter font and it is really high button.
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Forum: Military Buttons 23-11-12, 01:38 PM
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Posted By phaethon
Thank you David.;) Here is two more: ...

Thank you David.;)

Here is two more:

Gaunt, London 1902-1922 (Previous Gaunt was named "Gaunt & Sons Ltd.")
Can this one be as well post 1922 made for a collectors, like Gaunt did with the cap...
Forum: Military Buttons 08-10-12, 08:02 PM
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Posted By phaethon
One more question to button experts. I tried to...

One more question to button experts. I tried to get a nice RDF button on ebay but somehow this one sold pretty high (at least to me and what I have seen other same regiment buttons sell for)....
Forum: Military Buttons 08-10-12, 07:53 PM
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Posted By phaethon
It has been pretty quaiet, regards of RDF...

It has been pretty quaiet, regards of RDF buttons.
But here is my new arrival from fellow forum member. Does anyone know which company used this kind a battern on the back?

Button is from...
Forum: Military Buttons 17-05-12, 08:28 PM
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Posted By phaethon
One more "top five" buttons, what I have so far;)...

One more "top five" buttons, what I have so far;)

102 Regiment of Foot (Royal Madras Fusiliers) large button. After 1881 they became a 1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers.

I really like...
Forum: Military Buttons 27-04-12, 09:34 AM
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Posted By phaethon
and well worn small one without any maker marks....

and well worn small one without any maker marks. c. 1902-1922

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Forum: Military Buttons 27-04-12, 09:31 AM
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Posted By phaethon
Today I got large Armfield Ltd., Birmingham...

Today I got large Armfield Ltd., Birmingham button, made c. 1902-1922 :D

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Forum: Military Buttons 26-04-12, 05:25 PM
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Posted By phaethon
Thanks Toby! It is surelly interesting one and I...

Thanks Toby! It is surelly interesting one and I would be delighted to learn more. Oh, their cap badge was silver or white metal as well, with the same motive - shamrocks, crown, text "The Queen's...
Forum: Military Buttons 26-04-12, 10:52 AM
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Posted By phaethon
Something slightly different! Sherlock &...

Something slightly different!

Sherlock & Co., London large Royal Dublin Militia (4th Royal Dublin Fusiliers) officer's silver gilded button

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Forum: Military Buttons 26-04-12, 10:50 AM
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Posted By phaethon
Large Gaunt & Son Ltd. 1902-1922 ...

Large Gaunt & Son Ltd. 1902-1922

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Forum: Military Buttons 16-04-12, 10:49 PM
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Posted By phaethon
Today's arrival;) 8. Large gilt tunic button...

Today's arrival;)

8. Large gilt tunic button from Pitt & Co, 31 Maddox st, London (31 Maddox Street London W). Made around 1902-1922.

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Forum: Military Buttons 15-04-12, 05:42 PM
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Posted By phaethon
Hi John, Oh, not at all - I don't...

Hi John,




Oh, not at all - I don't know almost NOTHING about the buttons, insignia and regulations, so any information and main educational posts are gold mine to me and my studies! Thank you...
Forum: Military Buttons 15-04-12, 10:32 AM
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Posted By phaethon
Thanks connaught! I updated some of the...

Thanks connaught!

I updated some of the details above.;) Still looking extra info regards of periods, etc.

Here is one another good makers list, what I found during my ongoing researches:
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Forum: Military Buttons 14-04-12, 10:41 AM
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Posted By phaethon
6. Bronzed buttons for wear in service dress from...

6. Bronzed buttons for wear in service dress from c. 1902 - 1922. Service dress bronzed buttons were introduced 1902.

Text on the back "Special Quality"
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Forum: Military Buttons 14-04-12, 10:38 AM
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Posted By phaethon
4. Large gilt tunic button from Jennens & Co,...

4. Large gilt tunic button from Jennens & Co, London. Made around 1881-1902.

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5. Large gilt tunic button from Jennens & Co, London. Made...
Forum: Military Buttons 14-04-12, 10:33 AM
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Posted By phaethon
One of my favorite pieces. 3. An officer's...

One of my favorite pieces.

3. An officer's shoulder board fixing button with the screw post. No maker marks. Made around 1902-1922.

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Forum: Military Buttons 14-04-12, 10:31 AM
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Posted By phaethon
2. Hobson & Sons, Lexington Street, London W....

2. Hobson & Sons, Lexington Street, London W. (established 1850). Small RDF button made around 1902-1922. Looks like well worn.

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Forum: Military Buttons 14-04-12, 10:29 AM
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Views: 11,493
Posted By phaethon
Royal Dublin Fusiliers buttons and makers

Hi all,

Here is beginning of my Royal Dublin Fusiliers button collection. Any info of the makers, different periods and models would be great because I am just in the start and do not know much....
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