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02-15-2009, 02:03 AM
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I have a selection of cap badges that I picked up during a test purchase some years ago. Instead of having pin clasps at the back they had loops on either side like the shank of a blazer button. I recently ran across a picture of a cap badge with what looked like cotter pins or bobby pins run through the loops. Does anyone know how this type of fastening works? If I can figure that out then I can figure out how to sell them or more likely give them away. Respond at your leisure.
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02-15-2009, 02:06 AM
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Puffer explained one time that the shanks go through holes in the bonnet and the cotter pins hold the badge from inside the bonnet. It's much like removable buttons on a jacket.
Best bet is to ask Puffer.
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02-15-2009, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Ted Crocker  Puffer explained one time that the shanks go through holes in the bonnet and the cotter pins hold the badge from inside the bonnet. It's much like removable buttons on a jacket.
Best bet is to ask Puffer. | You have got it Ted bang on the nail.That type of fastening is/was very common with the British army uniform badges.
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02-15-2009, 04:50 AM
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[QUOTE=Ted Crocker;672387]Puffer explained one time that the shanks go through holes in the bonnet and the cotter pins hold the badge from inside the bonnet. It's much like removable buttons on a jacket.
My explanation is the same.
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02-15-2009, 05:50 AM
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Just hope no one accidentally whacks you on the badge and drives those shanks into your head! It's leave a mark.
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02-15-2009, 08:25 AM
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Hi triolamj, Quote:
Originally Posted by Jock Scot You have got it Ted bang on the nail.That type of fastening is/was very common with the British army uniform badges. | The RAF, RAAF, RNZAF and I believe the SAAF have that type of fitting since 1918.
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02-15-2009, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Chas Hi triolamj,
The RAF, RAAF, RNZAF and I believe the SAAF have that type of fitting since 1918.
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Chas | Oh how remiss of me to forget the RAF,etc., I do apologize. Oh and the Royal Marines too, I have just been informed!
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02-15-2009, 08:42 AM
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I think we can agree, Jock, that ALL British Military capbadges used this type of fitting since Pontius was a Pilot.
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02-15-2009, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Chas I think we can agree, Jock, that ALL British Military capbadges used this type of fitting since Pontius was a Pilot.
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02-15-2009, 09:29 AM
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The Navy - ah yes. What is they say? That trueism? I remember - "Old sailors never die - they only smell that way"
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