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Originally Posted by Cribyn
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Personally I think the use of 'C' and 'Charles' is interchangeable depending, probably, on the size of the button and the die-maker who may not have been given detailed instructions as to the form the name should take.
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Roger
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These are backmarks of buttons made by Jennens for Gran Colombia (1821-1832). They confirm Roger's opinion.
<plumes> are always on top.
C. Jennens & Co London <plumes>
C. Jennens London <plumes> 1)
Charles <plumes> Jennens, London
Jennens & Co London <plumes>
1) also on the c.1819 button of the Lanceros 1s, Regimento Macirone