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Old 13-10-21, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob Miller View Post
Thank you Simon.

Its not what I would call an Officers quality button, its certainly not spun backed, But its not silver plated or gilt so perhaps quality isn't so important with blackened brass? I have a Dolan marked example, has anyone ever seen a spun back 2nd Middlesex button?

Rob
Nothing additional to what Simon has shown of the 2nd South Middx in my colllection is what I’d call ‘officer quality’ the pouch belt plate and pouch badge are both white metal as are another pair of collars and the KC & QVC shako plates are both blackened brass with whitemetal centres.
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