finally got my wish of an armed constabulary button..true new zealand..yeeha !!!

Des from down under

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Hi all.hope you are all doing fine....im rapt... been longing for a n/z war button of our own first military forces..the a/c were formed in 1867 and were our first military force here in lil ole n/z....it was formed when the imperial troops were sent back to england as the goverment at that time pushed for a self reliant stand..in other words couldn't afford all the british troops ...anyway I have dug british regiment buttons which are a find in themselves but this was always on my wish list for sure..

got the little suka down about eight inches below an old redoubt that was manned by a/c troopers in 1869...hope one of you can throw some light on the maker of it...hope pic of back is clear enough...thanks for looking guys and a final...yeehhaaa !!!
 

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SC Keith

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Thats a beautiful button Des! Congrats on making a find from your wish list!! The back looks great too---always a bonus!
Keith
 

TommNJ

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Very nice button, Congrats ! Amazing shape for its age.

TommNJ
 

sonny61

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congrats on your first n/z button. got to be more around there. nice looking button
 

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umrgolf

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It sounds like you've found the best button to find in your area :notworthy: gotta vote banner on this one Des, congrats
 

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Des from down under

Des from down under

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umrgolf2010 said:
It sounds like you've found the best button to find in your area :notworthy: gotta vote banner on this one Des, congrats
wow thanks for that..could I be so lucky here in lil ole n/z
 

tinpan

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:o :o :o :o One of the finest Victorian era buttons . Great find Make a fine banner pic :wink:



tinpan
 

birdman

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Very nice button and it will look great in a shodow box. Love the military stuff.
 

romeo-1

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That is a beauty! The back mark is almost as interesting as the front! Nice find!
 

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umrgolf

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Des from down under said:
umrgolf2010 said:
It sounds like you've found the best button to find in your area :notworthy: gotta vote banner on this one Des, congrats
wow thanks for that..could I be so lucky here in lil ole n/z

I think this one will make it eventually when more people see it and see how rare they are :wink:
 

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umrgolf

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romeo-1 said:
That is a beauty! The back mark is almost as interesting as the front! Nice find!

yes it is, does that say "riveted and soldered" ???
 

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That's one fantastic Button Des and deserves a Banner nomination from me!
 

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SWEET button!!!!! MR TUFF
 

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Des from down under

Des from down under

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4-H said:
thanks Mike..love the n/z welcome touch..
Kia ora :hello:

You know?

That is as banner as it gets there my friend, and it definitely deserves the recognition. :notworthy:

You have just received my vote.

Mike
 

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