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Old 02-07-13, 12:29 PM
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Hi I have just got a standard modern British Army cap with red piping and red hat band, but I cannot recognise the buttons could some kind member help me please
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Old 02-07-13, 01:53 PM
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AGC See here:

http://www.ecsnaith.com/corps-regiment/agc/buttons.html

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Old 02-07-13, 03:12 PM
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Thank you, what an uninspiring button !
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I agree,unless there is some deep hidden meaning, it looks like not a lot of thought went into the design.

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I agree,unless there is some deep hidden meaning, it looks like not a lot of thought went into the design.

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What you think is an uninspiring design is one of the oldest designs in the British army.
1992-1997: Adjutant General's Corps (gilt anodised)
1911-1930: Royal Army Chaplain's Corps (blackened brass only)
19th century: Staff (gilt)
18th century: various (woven button, type name: death head)
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Thanks Btns,

Is there a meaning to the design ?

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The design is a particular woven pattern used for cloth covered buttons. The leaf border is seen on many 18th century military buttons.
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Frosted Step and Laurel Button, official description from the dress regulations of 1822.

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