Maker: Stokes & Sons Victoria

Used for uniforms at the initial establishment of the Post Master Generals Department (Australia) 1901. Staff wore uniforms depicting they belong to the postal service. Used for uniforms in the initial establishment of the Post Master Generals Department circa 1901. round brass button with round ring attachment at reverse for affixing to clothing. Inscribed - Post Master Generals Department with an etched crown in he middle of the button. 1901 post master generals department, australia postal service

These two buttons come from a British Navy uniform and as there is a crown on each they are probably 20th century.These buttons are of interest as belonging to the British navy and are kept for display purposes.Brass circular button featuring a raised crown and anchor and stylised rope. The reverse has a ring and clip. The other button is smaller but otherwise identical to the above. It has a ring but no clip. Nilnavy

Brass ButtonsRAAF Buttons

Part of Captain William Robertson's Collection. Used by him when cleaning the brass buttons on his naval uniformsbrass tool for protecting uniform when cleaning buttons: Oblong brass strip with gap which allows a button to be slid in so that cleaner can be applied with out touching fabric of coat. Has hammered initials into metal W.R.local history, uniforms, navy, robertson, captain or mr william, royal australian naval reserves, s.s.casino, tools

Brass Buttons, 2 different sizes.RAAF insignia

Dark blue uniform, Sargent chevrons, Four large brass buttons with eagle and crown, 2 smaller brass buttons with eagle and crownFreedman & Co Made in Australia .

Army Fatigue zipped with plain brass buttonsuniform, 1952, army

Army Fatigue - PLAIN BRASS BUTTONS zippeduniform, c1952, army

Belonged to Colonel Otter.16 Military uniform round brass buttons.Various inscriptionsmilitary buttons

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.1 round brass button with a metal shank crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. A split pin is through the shank.Australian Military Forces and a crown and map of Australia. P. J. King Pty Ltd Melbourneaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, brass buttons

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.round brass button with a metal shank. Crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. A split pin is through the shanks.Australian Military Forces A crown and map of Australia K. C Luke Pty Ltd Melbaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, brass buttons

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.round silver metal button with a metal shank. Crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. Australian Military Forces A crown and map of Australia Stokes and Sonsaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, brass buttons

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.Small round button with a metal shank. Crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. A split pin is through the shanks. Red cotton around the shank.Australian Military Forces A crown and map of Australia Stokes and Sons Melbaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, brass buttons

Found at POW camp 13 site post war by war time camp guardBrass button with Australian Military Forces around front edge, map of Australia in centre with a crown above. Has a brass loop on the back to attach to clothing. Contained in a black material covered display case with gold around edge.on front: Australian Military Forces and a map of Australia and crown. on back P J King Pty Ltd Melbbrass buttons, camp 13, military uniform accessories

A collection of brass buttons recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.schomberg, salvage, diving, wrecks

A concretion of brass buttons recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.schomberg, salvage, diving, wrecks

Brass Sleeve for cleaning brass buttons buckles etcequipment, 1917, army

This jacket is part of a matching skirt and jacket suit worn by the donor, Sandra Hooker (nee White) as an 8 year old, on special occasions in the late 1960's. Sandra grew up on a sheep farm near Torquay where woollen garments were a family priority. The suit was given to Sandra as a child, and probably purchased by her grandparents. Kathryn Knitwear, founded by Robert Blake, manufactured high quality children’s knitwear in Melbourne from the 1940's – 1980's. Robert Blake’s Son, Brendan recalls that “The Kathryn brand was famous around Australia, anywhere children needed to keep warm and dress smartly. It also won a number of wool fashion awards”, including the 1969 Wool Awards, which was held by the Australian Wool Bureau and published in Women’s Weekly.Red woollen jacket with navy trim and eight brass buttons.kathryn knitwear, brendan blake, fashion, children, clothing, melbourne, textile industry, 1960s

Worn by Robert Lawson Promoted to Petty Officer Engineering (MTP) 1979This uniform was worn by Bob Lawson. Bob is a member of Lara RSL, and this uniform is representative of his service in the Royal Australian Navy.Dark blue trousers with brass buttons. Has a large tear in the seat.lara, rsl, military, war, australia, navy

Item issued or bought by Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer 590.2.Device for holding brass buttons during cleaning when still on a uniform.Engraved "M Metherall"military-equipment, uniforms-maintenance, accessory

Royal Australian Army Pay Corps brass buttons. 36 smallbadge/buttons, 1953+, army

1. This is a light blue full length dress, made from polyester and cotton. It has epaulettes. It has 2 breast pockets - held shut with brass buttons, It is held shut with 5 brass buttons. the brass buttons are round with a motif of a crown and an eagle. 2. Light blue belt. It is cotton polyester. Uses a brass buckle.Inside shirt, written on label = W326143 B. Williams.raaf, cadets, female uniform

1 set of Flight Lieutenant's epaulettes with Brass buttons and crowned eagle insignia.uniform, ww2, raaf

Belonged to TIMBERLAKE.BRIAN. 3791718, Australian Intelligence Corp, Vietnam 10.12.68 -25.6.69. Refer to. catalogue No. 4340 for more items.heavy Army great coat, double-breasted, khaki, brass buttons, broad collar.PRPrinted Label:”DvD” Handwritten on label: “B. TIMBERLAKE. 3791718”great coat, intelligence corp

Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps brass buttons. 1 large 8 smallbadge/buttons, 1953+, army