filfoster Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Two related questions. I understand that the British government announced some years ago that no new field marshals would be created. The uniforms of the ones extant therefore had/have only Queen's Crown (E II) buttons. With the ascension of Charles III to the throne, I assume there is no requirement to 'swap out' the earlier buttons for a 'King's Crown' pattern. 1. That said, is it likely any will be produced? "Why is he asking such a stupid question?" you may ask. Well, I have several uniform displays of British Field Marshal uniforms with only General Officer pattern buttons. Why? Because I have NEVER, after more than a decade of searching, been able to secure original or copy King's Crown field marshal buttons, until this past week when I bought one 22mm specimen online, hideously priced. 2. Does anyone have a source for these? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filfoster Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 This article seems to answer question #1, but can anyone provide an answer to question #2? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11424287/Military-personnel-continue-wearing-Queens-cypher-uniforms-years-come.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filfoster Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 ..in particular, I need the smaller size one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filfoster Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 No one has one of Granddad Field Marshal's spare buttons in a drawer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filfoster Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 No one has seen one rattling around a thrift shop window or display case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filfoster Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 2. Does anyone have a source for these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filfoster Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 If I can get a small sized one, I will cast both sizes for a set for uniforms, No. 1 dress and KSD. Hope someone can help supply one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Sorry mate I’ve got a few without the crown but nothing with… tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filfoster Posted Wednesday at 11:50 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 11:50 FARKAS: 'Close, but no cigar!' as they say. Let me know if you ever find any of these, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago On 19/06/2024 at 12:50, filfoster said: FARKAS: 'Close, but no cigar!' as they say. Let me know if you ever find any of these, thank you! Honestly I didn’t even know they existed. & I think you did well to find even one! There won’t be many in the first place and those that exist probably remain on the items they were produced for. With nothing really causing a FM to swap out buttons 🤷♂️ I don’t know but maybe these people can help 👇 https://www.historybunker.com They have a collection of genuine uniforms, and make reproduction uniforms, for films/tv and others. They must have access to reproduction buttons (what quality?) to do that surely. And they do offer a sourcing service too. I’d try them mate 🤞 best of luck tony 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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