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Old 15-04-18, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by btns View Post
I have now been able to access my records.
An old collectors group (1970s and earlier) with access to pattern books and buckets of buttons in desolate factories named it:

Bristol City & Marine Ambulance Corps, 1890 onwards.

I have learnt that these old boys in the pre-internet days were superb collectors and researchers. I cannot offer any evidence myself.
I agree it has always been an odd button and it would be nice to get hard evidence.

from the web:
Here is the maltese cross on an ambulance: https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Oxford-Diec...-43/1011738281
Many thanks for checking your records for me. I will see what I can find using the additional information.

I have emailed the Bristol Archives to see if they can confirm that Bristol City & Marine Ambulance Corps wore these buttons.

Last edited by High Wood; 16-04-18 at 06:49 AM. Reason: Update.
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