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Forum: Military Buttons 13-04-15, 08:33 PM

Replies: 42 Royal Dublin Fusiliers buttons and makers Views: 11,509 Posted By davidwyke John & Toby Further to the above, Major... John & Toby Further to the above, Major Parkyn in "Shoulder-Belt Plates and Buttons" (1956) states: "in 1871 the regimental button for other ranks was abolished and replaced by one with the Royal...

Forum: Military Buttons 13-04-15, 08:08 PM

Replies: 42 Royal Dublin Fusiliers buttons and makers Views: 11,509 Posted By davidwyke Hi John Unfortunately, I've never been able... Hi John Unfortunately, I've never been able to find any contemporary documentary evidence which actually proves this practice occurred. All I can say is that it's generally accepted in button...

Forum: Military Buttons 12-04-15, 05:53 PM

Replies: 42 Royal Dublin Fusiliers buttons and makers Views: 11,509 Posted By davidwyke Hi Jay As Mark says, they are O/R's brass... Hi Jay As Mark says, they are O/R's brass buttons. Brass regimental buttons for O/R's were phased out during the 1870's and replaced by "general service" buttons - the bottom button on your...

Forum: Military Buttons 03-11-12, 01:43 PM

Replies: 42 Royal Dublin Fusiliers buttons and makers Views: 11,509 Posted By davidwyke Hi Regarding the two previous posts. I... Hi Regarding the two previous posts. I don't know which company used that design on the back but I have lots of buttons with the same design (military & civilian). The second button is a bit...

Forum: Military Buttons 03-06-12, 03:14 PM

Replies: 42 Royal Dublin Fusiliers buttons and makers Views: 11,509 Posted By davidwyke RDF Buttons Very interesting RDF button pics! Here are a few which I have which are in addition to those you have : A) QVC - Officers - Large: Pitt & Co, 50 St Martins Lane, London. (This dates 1881-c.1894,...

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