early RAF/RNAS buttons

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I have always been led to believe that the first buttons used by the RAF were in fact the roped edge RNAS type.

I have been revisiting my thoughts about the early RAF insignia and I am inclined to believe that the first RAF buttons were not actual RNAS buttons per se but based on the design employed in RNAS buttons. In fact, the "Flight Global" of April 4, 1918 cites for the uniform jacket "The buttons are the RNAS type - i.e., gilt metal with with bird surmounted by crown" . There is no mention of the roped edge. And if one compares both buttons (RAF & RNAS) then the same design of bird and crown are evident.

I would welome members comments on this subject

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