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20th July 23, 09:21 AM
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Looking for a button polish backing
My mother had a small bit of very thin brass about the size of a credit card, with a slot running from the edge to the middle of it. She told me that it was for polishing brass buttons on uniforms by sliding it around the shank of the button, leaving the button on top and the uniform below, so that the polishing cloth and polish would not get onto the uniform - slide it under the button and rub away because you wouldn't get polish on the uniform.
Does anyone know what it would be called, or where to get one these days? Seems useful still!
Any ideas? I'm sure that someone in the Great Rabble will be able to help out on this.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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20th July 23, 10:11 AM
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I think you are looking for a "Button Stick". Google," British army button polishing tool" and look at images, I think you will find what you want. I do use one on occasion.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 20th July 23 at 10:30 AM.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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20th July 23, 10:45 AM
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In the US military they are called button polishing shield.
Here is an antique one.
Or this style made of 2 parts for a single button.
and a new one can be found here.
https://www.ccsutlery.com/store/butt...ng-shield.html
Last edited by Steve Ashton; 20th July 23 at 10:50 AM.
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20th July 23, 12:40 PM
#4
That's the beast, Steve. Thanks! I'll try to get one.
Ordered from Evil-Bay
Last edited by Father Bill; 20th July 23 at 12:55 PM.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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13th August 23, 01:12 PM
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Father Bill, did you ever find a button polishing gard?
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13th August 23, 03:51 PM
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 Originally Posted by stickman
Father Bill, did you ever find a button polishing gard?
Yes! Thanks for asking. Evil-Bay took good care of me. 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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13th August 23, 04:09 PM
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I was all set to make you one. Glad you got one.
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13th August 23, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by stickman
I was all set to make you one. Glad you got one.
That’s an incredibly kind thought! Thanks for thinking of me!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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13th August 23, 05:48 PM
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No problem I like to make things. At my age I like to stay busy, Gabriel is liable to blow that horn anytime.
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13th August 23, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by stickman
No problem I like to make things. At my age I like to stay busy, Gabriel is liable to blow that horn anytime.
Actually, I understand that Gabe used to play with Dizzy Gillespie and Duke Ellington on his days off.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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