Army buttons? why two monarchs in set

[eccentric]

These were given to me many many years ago (in Aus) by an elderly guy and I cant recall him ever saying what they were. I haven't been able to find out what they are other than they appear to be some sort of military button and i am confused as to why there are buttons for two different monarchs in what appears to be an original set.

Anyone able to advise what they are and/or why there are buttons for 2 different monarchs.

 

[Bryanhashemi]

Could that have been the old mans collection? As opposed to it being an original set?

 

[CRUSADER]

Interesting...

 

[eccentric]

Could that have been the old mans collection? As opposed to it being an original set?

I doubt it, he was a bit of a magpie in that he "collected" strange things that other people were going to throw out (much of which I had ended up with and have since been passed on to museums) all the items he acquired were stashed away somewhere in cupboard or shelf as acquired.

 

[CRUSADER]

Ok, here is my thoughts;

George VI - 1936-52
Elizabeth II - 1953-Present

Therefore, maybe these were made in the period 1952-53. Maybe the 'stores' needed both sets to finish or replace both types, depending on the existing old uniforms & the new issued ones. Its a guess.
What would help is the exact backmark of both types of button? (only if you can carefully take them off & put them back)

 

[vpnavy]

I searched google and found these. Now, they aren't exactly like yours but it might help a little...

British Army Tunic Button

WWII Royal Engineers Brass Button

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