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Originally Posted by jermil
The button from the Jersey Motor Transport Company Ltd was an anodised version of the brass button used by the Jersey Railway and Tramway Company Ltd.
This button was gilded brass with the Arms of Jersey on it.
The JMT one shown was not used in Jersey
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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.