6th DG or Carabiners but why the hole? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

buttonhole badge · #1 01-05-23, 09:47 AM

Dear Al, Why the 'O' cut out? Was it an affectation of a dandy to reflect sunlight, make a noise or otherwise draw attention, I think I read of such yrs ago but can't remember the source?

mike_vee · #2 01-05-23, 10:51 AM

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Dear Al, Why the 'O' cut out? Was it an affectation of a dandy to reflect sunlight, make a noise or otherwise draw attention, I think I read of such yrs ago but can't remember the source?

That sounds like something a dealer would come out with !

A quick 'Google' has info claiming that stlye/design of button was only worn for a short time (1855 - 1870) , so could them being 'drilled' simply be a method of ensuring they could not accidently be sold/issued/worn ?

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buttonhole badge · #3 01-05-23, 11:53 AM

Interestingly the hole is oval not round so hand cut...

mike_vee · #4 01-05-23, 03:07 PM

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Interestingly the hole is oval not round so hand cut...

It seems it was not just the 6th DG who liked holes in buttons , found another one on kellybadges site.

Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

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buttonhole badge · #5 01-05-23, 03:14 PM

Can't see Ian putting on an obviously damaged button, 'voided' between legs, the Wilts dented or 'splashed' their buttons in memory of Carrickfergus.

Alex Rice · #6 02-05-23, 07:24 AM

Could it not be a more simple solution, that the initial stamping left the metal around the 'O' excessively thin, and the 'O' has just fallen out from a little polishing?
Cheers,
Alex

buttonhole badge · #7 02-05-23, 01:14 PM

Could be over polishing, good idea...