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Originally Posted by btns
Hi jermil,
I found a note that a button named Jersey Motor Transport was sold on e-bay in 2012. It was white metal, had script letters J.M.T., a plain background and no rim.
B/M was Wm. Dowler & Sons Ltd, Birmm.
An "inspector" button is for uniformed staff typically found in transport companies.
JMT was launched in 1923 and purchased by the Jersey Railway and Tramway company in 1928. It makes sense to use the JR&T coat of arms buttons. The railway disappeared in 1937.
I have searched lots of public transport sites today. All come up with JMT being Jersey Motor Transport. I have not searched abroad.
I think it is very hard to prove "never been worn".
I am holding on to Jersey Motor Transport, tentative dates 1923-1928. It will be difficult to prove, so I am adding 'to be confirmed'.
Thank you all for your contributions.
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Hi BTNS,
You may want to consider Johannesburg Municipal Tramways or Johannesburg Municipal Transport for your JMT button.
I have examples in white metal as you describe, Script letters JMT with back marks,
1. Wm Dowler & Sons Ltd Birmingham
2. * Dowler * Birmingham
3. Special Quality
4. Metal Art Pretoria
So I suspect the seller on Ebay may have got the original ID wrong and the JMT button is Johannesburg Municipal Tramways (In existence from 1906 to 1961).
Cannot say when the style of button was adopted but definitely worn to 1961 and maybe slightly beyond.
Regards
Steven