RCMP Plastic buttons?

[Unknownsoldier]

Hi Guys,

Just been watching "How it's made" and they appear to be making at one point RCMP buttons, in plastic? But Gold plated, they look very good from what I could see:

From 5.20 onwards...

but the close up is 6.02

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpaUkpMu5yY

Tom

[Phillip Herring]

The current issue Canadian Forces "General Service" buttons are the same sort of coated platic. If it is cheap and looks good, why not?
They don't get squashed and I don't have to polish them.

Phil

[Infanteer]

Originally Posted by Phillip Herring

If it is cheap and looks good, why not?
They don't get squashed and I don't have to polish them.

Phil

They definitely are cheap.... the finish is easily damaged / worn off. Although brass buttons would certainly require more upkeep, for the couple of times a year that I have to wear my DEU's I would prefer the brass buttons myself.