BenandNanny Posted 22 August , 2015 Share Posted 22 August , 2015 Hi Everyone, I found a load of bits and bobs that I have inherited over the years, are these ww1? Some are obvious to work out what they are, however the pin badge with the mother of pearl inlay escapes me, can anyone help identify it? Many thanks in advance! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eairicbloodaxe Posted 22 August , 2015 Share Posted 22 August , 2015 Souvenir of Blackpool? ;-) Regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Tom Posted 22 August , 2015 Share Posted 22 August , 2015 Wonder why the Blakey shoe stud was kept. Old Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenandNanny Posted 22 August , 2015 Author Share Posted 22 August , 2015 Wonder why the Blakey shoe stud was kept. Old Tom I have no idea!, some of it could be junk, but it meant something to someone, so its staying with the others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 22 August , 2015 Share Posted 22 August , 2015 London and North Eastern Railway buttons and RA (Royal Artillery) shoulder titles are post WW1Sepoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANVILLE Posted 23 August , 2015 Share Posted 23 August , 2015 I would say that quite simply they meant something to someone at one time and with the passage of time its easy to lose sight of just how significant that 'something they mean't' will have been. I'm a little intrigued by the split rivets and just where they would have been used - leather work being my best guess. Such as the Blakeys boot/shoe studs, they look pretty insignificant today, but at one time were essential 'furniture' for boots and shoes as is the button - taken for granted until you don't have one. The Blackpool badge speaks for itself. A first visit for anyone, especially upwards of 100yrs ago was a memorable experience I'm sure. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenandNanny Posted 23 August , 2015 Author Share Posted 23 August , 2015 Thanks everyone, makes you think, a small non descript item can have so much back story to someone, stories that are lost over time and generations. Makes you want to look around at your trinkets and think, what will they make of these two generations on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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