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Old 06-02-18, 11:22 PM
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Hi Gents,

See attached another patterned back mark - any comments or thoughts on an association with a potential maker?

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Hello Roy

This patterned backmark crops up quite a lot - 'Greek key pattern' I believe it is generally known as.

So far as I am aware no one has suggested a link with any possible maker.

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Old 07-02-18, 05:29 PM
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Hi Roger,

Thank you for that. Another one to keep an open mind on then.

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Here is another similar pattern for identification......
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Here is another similar pattern for identification......
Another one I have not been able to identify. My code name is 'hammer key'.
At least a third design exists.
Roy, can you show us the front of your button?
The 'greek key' is on both early 19th and mid 20th century buttons.
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Old 08-02-18, 03:17 PM
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Hi Gents,

Theres patterns certainly throw up some interest. I think with a little recording and a lot of luck we may be able to shed light on them at some point.

Here is a full image of my example for reference. KSLI (post 1881).

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Hicks and sons leadenhall st. London. I have pic of button would like to share. Canada 1st Infantry 1914
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