Odd RAF Button

[Padre]

Does anyone have a positive ID for this plastic RAF button?

Its almost identical to the RAF Yacht Club but without the 'YC' lettering.

Thanks

[Artynut]

Had them on my Battle Dress jacket in the RAF Regt. D.J.

[Padre]

Are you sure they were Kings crown with the ribbed base, and not Kings or Queens crown with smooth base?

[Artynut]

Originally Posted by Padre

Are you sure they were Kings crown with the ribbed base, and not Kings or Queens crown with smooth base?

Oops, Sorry I jumped to conclusions! Just dug it out and smooth with E11R crown! Seems the air over here has shrunk it Because I can only get one arm in it! But it’s still in great shape considering it was issued to me in 1961 I will now pay penance by including two pics I’ve just taken.

[Padre]

Hi

No problem!

I have only seen these (ribbed) buttons on things like the RAF Yacht Club, which I think are the same but with 'YC' on them. Although very early 1920s there were bronzed and leather buttons still in use, I've not really found black plastic until mid-WW2, when they were made specifically for the Tropical Service Dress, but these were Kings Crown with a smooth base. I've had similar use attached to the ribbed version and 1920s but nothing to confirm it.

[Alex Rice]

My first thought when I saw it was RNAS. The officer buttons had a rope border, and I thought it looked like it might be a ratings button. Don't know if they used them though?
Cheers,
Alex