leather jerkin buttons

[Harrys Boy]

Hello new to this site and I'm hoping someone can help. I have what I believe is a WW2 British Army leather jerkin. I would like to get the correct buttons for it, but do not know: A) What I am looking for ? & B) Where to look for them ? Can anyone help. Thanks.

[dak580]

G’day HB

What you’re looking for is a large brown plastic button with a lip all the way around and 4 holes in the centre to attach it to the jerkin. Sorry mine packed away somewhere so I can’t take a photo for you but look here on google for some great pictures.

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=b...w=1920&bih=969

As I don’t live in the UK I’ve no idea who might stock them but I would keep an eye open at military fairs and rallies or maybe a member might have a few spare.

Good Luck
John

[Harrys Boy]

Thanks, for the swift reply dak580. I don't live in the UK either, but in NYC - I'm hoping someone here might advise me where to purchase some via mail. Can they ?

[dak580]

G'day HB

Just a little late but this is what you are looking for

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WW1...-/291280915455

Keep an eye open on e-bay

Cheers
John

[Harrys Boy]

Cheers John, I'll keep an eye out on ebay, unless I get any other pointers.

[Harrys Boy]

Thanks again dak580 - will do !