G Goldfreak Joined May 12, 2017 Messages 3,198 Reaction score 5,245 Apr 3, 2021 #1 An old button found in Victoria.
Nightjar Contributor Plus Supporting Member Joined Sep 26, 2013 Messages 3,780 Reaction score 12,189 Location Home-Waikiki, Prospect-Leonora Apr 3, 2021 #2 Hey Goldfreak, A clearer photo would help. You can right click on the photo and google can do a search for you.
Hey Goldfreak, A clearer photo would help. You can right click on the photo and google can do a search for you.
grubstake Moderating Team Supporting Member Joined Oct 20, 2014 Messages 5,717 Reaction score 8,674 Location Perth, WA Apr 3, 2021 #3 Is that a crown at the top over a St Andrews Cross on a light-coloured (originally white, I guess) background? That would be naval, wouldn't it?
Is that a crown at the top over a St Andrews Cross on a light-coloured (originally white, I guess) background? That would be naval, wouldn't it?
G Goldfreak Joined May 12, 2017 Messages 3,198 Reaction score 5,245 Apr 3, 2021 #4 I had a look around at night jars suggestion. I think it belonged to the Victorian volunteer rifles. I started of looking for coins and relics before prospecting for gold. Although I still love finding gold I love the history behind things like this.
I had a look around at night jars suggestion. I think it belonged to the Victorian volunteer rifles. I started of looking for coins and relics before prospecting for gold. Although I still love finding gold I love the history behind things like this.
grubstake Moderating Team Supporting Member Joined Oct 20, 2014 Messages 5,717 Reaction score 8,674 Location Perth, WA Apr 3, 2021 #5 grubstake said: Is that a crown at the top over a St Andrews Cross on a light-coloured (originally white, I guess) background? That would be naval, wouldn't it? Click to expand... I was thinking of the White Ensign, so according to Wikipedia, I should have said "St George's Cross".
grubstake said: Is that a crown at the top over a St Andrews Cross on a light-coloured (originally white, I guess) background? That would be naval, wouldn't it? Click to expand... I was thinking of the White Ensign, so according to Wikipedia, I should have said "St George's Cross".
grubstake Moderating Team Supporting Member Joined Oct 20, 2014 Messages 5,717 Reaction score 8,674 Location Perth, WA Apr 3, 2021 #6 Forget my naval idea, here we go (I think!) Under the heading Victorian Military Forces on this page: http://www.austbuttonhistory.com/defence-forces-uniform-buttons/pre-federation/#Victoria
Forget my naval idea, here we go (I think!) Under the heading Victorian Military Forces on this page: http://www.austbuttonhistory.com/defence-forces-uniform-buttons/pre-federation/#Victoria
Mackka Supporting Member Joined Feb 18, 2014 Messages 8,814 Reaction score 11,541 Location Brisbane Apr 3, 2021 #7 Nice find whatever it is Mackka