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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Brass Button Polishing Stick

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Overview

On front:
Smith & Wright, Button & Ornament Manufacturers & Contractors, Birmingham. On Back

Historical information

The brass button stick was used for polishing buttons on Military Uniforms.
ex Royal Navy, 1895. Private 137681.R.M.L.I., W Lord

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.363

Item type

Themes

Buildings > Military

Material

Inscriptions and markings

"1376 81"

Contextual information

The brass guard tool slides underneath the button attached to the uniform to protect the fabric from being ruined whilst cleaning or polishing the button

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Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Thursday, 2 October, 2025

Completeness

83

Busselton Historical Society

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