Brass Buttons - WW2 Military Uniform
c. 1939 - 1945There are 5 small (1.5cm diameter) brass buttons, and 5 large (2.0 cm diameter) brass buttons.
On the front is a raised map of Australia with a crown above it.
On the back is a shank with a brass bobby pin.
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.
There would have been a small hole in the jacket which the button shank fitted through,
and a small bobby pin inserted through the eye of the shank to keep secure to uniform
Details
Details
Top: Australian Military Forces
Back: PJ King Pty Ltd - Melbourne
The Australian Military Forces (AMF) was the official name of the Army of Australia from 1916 to 1980
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.
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