What are Staybrite buttons?
Table of Contents
Staybrite (electro-plated Anodised Aluminum) began to replace the traditional metals used for British military uniform clothing buttons from about 1950 and is still used for modern buttons. King George VI died in 1952 so buttons with a King’s Crown (KC) are relatively scarce.
What are military buttons made from?
These buttons are made from older materials such as brass, gilt, white metal,silver-plate, plus plastic and military horn buttons.
Do navy uniforms still have 13 buttons?
The broadfall is held in place by exactly 13 buttons, a number that is often said to represent the United States’ original 13 colonies. This explanation is untrue. Originally the broadfall had 15 buttons, but the Navy reduced this to just seven to save material.
When did they start using Staybrite buttons on British uniforms?
Staybrite (electro-plated Anodised Aluminum) began to replace the traditional metals used for British military uniform clothing buttons from about 1950 and is still used for modern buttons. King George VI died in 1952 so buttons with a King’s Crown (KC) are relatively scarce.
What does Staybrite stand for?
These Staybrite (… Staybrite (electro-plated Anodised Aluminum) began to replace the traditional metals used for British military uniform clothing buttons from about 1950 and is still used for modern buttons. King George VI died in 1952 so buttons with a King’s Crown (KC) are relatively scarce.
What are the different types of British Army buttons?
British Army buttons are as varied as cap badges. Each unit has its own unique regimental button, often with a crest and sometimes a crown. Some regiments have a second design for use on cap buttons. Most fall into 3 size categories:
Why don’t Scottish regiments have cap buttons?
Small buttons are particularly scarce for Scottish regiments as most of these regiments wear glengarries, Tam o’Shanters, or Atholl bonnets, none of which have cap buttons.