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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Brass Buttons from WW2 Military Uniform

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PJ King Pty Ltd

c. 1939 - 1945

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Overview

On the front is a raised map of Australia with a crown above it and around the edge AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES.
On the back is a shank of passthrough which is a brass bobby pin.

Historical information

These buttons were used on the service men's uniforms during service in WW2. They would have been removed for polishing when the uniform was sent for cleaning. These larger buttons would have been worn on the front of the jacket.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2019.182

Item type

Material

Width

2.5000 cm

Weight

4 g

Inscriptions and markings

Around the edge on the back is printed ' PJ King Pty Ltd - Melbourne

Place made

Melbourne
Victoria
Australia

Year

c. 1939 - 1945

Statement of significance

Historic: Uniform of servicemen during WW2
Social: They were part of the uniform and removable for cleaning. There would have been a small hole in the jacket which the button shank fitted with a small bobby pin inserted through the eye of the shank.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

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Parent records

CABINET 1.6.1 The Taylor Cabinet

Busselton Historical Society

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