Little Miss Muffet 32 Posted February 13, 2010 I was shown an item I have never seen before. It was a Military button that screwed off at the back to reveal a compass.It was obviously meant to be secretly hidden. Does anyone know how many of these were made? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilythepink 10 Posted February 13, 2010 I've got 6 beautiful miltary buttons with horse heads on them - now rushing off to see whether the backs screw off any of them! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hannesg2006 10 Posted February 18, 2010 List it,might have some value for WW2 collectors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 32 Posted February 18, 2010 List it,might have some value for WW2 collectors I would love to list it but the lady did not want to sell it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilythepink 10 Posted February 18, 2010 List it,might have some value for WW2 collectors If I were to list my military (horse) buttons, where do you suggest I should put them so they get proper exposure? (I must go and find them before I can list them but I think I know where they are!) I think the buttons I have could be from WW1 but don't know anything about them, I have to admit. :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 32 Posted February 18, 2010 If I were to list my military (horse) buttons, where do you suggest I should put them so they get proper exposure? (I must go and find them before I can list them but I think I know where they are!) I think the buttons I have could be from WW1 but don't know anything about them, I have to admit. :confused: Put some photo's on here. The military guys may have an answer,. I would surf the web--so can you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilythepink 10 Posted February 18, 2010 Brilliant idea, geewhizz. Just to find the time .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seadog73021 10 Posted February 27, 2010 Some Info from British Militeria Forum It sounds like an RAF Tunic button devised for escape and evasion on event of capture. Is there an RAF crest on it? Here is a link about these. http://snyderstreasures.com/pages/compass.htm#soe There must have been thousands of these made. There were, after all, thousands of aircrew. I have never thought about collecting these, maybe because I don't remember seeing them for sale. Bosley's Buywyze site has one listed, though it has been sold. If memory serves me right it was about £400. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
