Material:
Size: 17 mm
Description: This military uniform button is manufactured with a brilliant chrome-plated finish over a convex white-metal shell. The clean, polished face features the iconic insignia of the British Royal Air Force (RAF), composed of a sleek, wide-winged eagle perched in full flight. Directly surmounting the eagle is the St. Edward’s Crown, famously known as the Queen's Crown, which explicitly anchors the piece within the post-1952 Elizabethan era. The reverse of the button is securely stamped with the crisp manufacturer hallmark "Smith & Wright Ltd BHam" encircling a traditional fixed wire loop shank intended for cuff or epaulette attachments.
Circa: Mid to Late 20th Century
Notes:
While the vast majority of standard RAF dress buttons from the mid-to-late 20th century were manufactured in gold-toned brass or anodized aluminum, these silver-colored chrome variations serve highly specific dress roles. Chromed 17mm versions were strictly designated for specialized uniforms, including the mess dress jackets of RAF waiters, specific ceremonial bands, and military police detachments.