Cap Badges: Button shank backs

[triolamj]

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.

[Bugbear]

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.

[Jock Scot]

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.

[Rollo]

[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.

[turpin]

Just hope no one accidentally whacks you on the badge and drives those shanks into your head! It's leave a mark.

[Chas]

Hi triolamj,

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.

Regards

Chas

[Jock Scot]

Hi triolamj,


The RAF, RAAF, RNZAF and I believe the SAAF have that type of fitting since 1918.

Regards

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!

[Chas]

I think we can agree, Jock, that ALL British Military capbadges used this type of fitting since Pontius was a Pilot.

Regards

Chas

[Jock Scot]

I think we can agree, Jock, that ALL British Military capbadges used this type of fitting since Pontius was a Pilot.

Regards

Chas

Some sailors consider that they are employed in the SECOND oldest profession!

[Chas]

The Navy - ah yes. What is they say? That trueism? I remember - "Old sailors never die - they only smell that way"

Regards

Chas