Stiffy 1 Posted October 25, 2009 I,m sourcing out components for putting together a replica RFC uniform and have found sources of everything I need... except the buttons! I'm looking for either repro or original. Any ideas would be great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 26, 2009 . Stiffy, you are not alone in your quest Sir. I have yet to find a source for replica RFC buttons, and the originals are nearly nonexistent on the open market. That being said, you should consider the following: The majority of RFC officers at the front wore the uniforms of their original infantry, cavalry or artillery regiments. For the most part it was the Home Defense units that had first crack at the actual RFC kit in the supply depots, and they tended to scoop it all up before it could make its way to the front. You would be perfectly accurate to do your RFC uniform with buttons and collar brass of your pilot's former army unit, then add the RFC wings and any ribbons he might have earned, keeping in mind that he would not be wearing the British War Medal or Allied Victory Medal, (if you are trying to emulate the look of a pilot during the War). I am considering doing one for an RFC pilot who was originally a member of a Canadian rifle unit prior to joining the RFC shortly before the War began, (which would mean if he landed in France between August and November of 1914 he would be one of the "Old Contemptibles" and therefore allowed to wear the Mons Star beginning in April of 1917). Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldric 42 Posted October 26, 2009 If you managed to get a hold of one, I imagine it wouldn't be too difficult to cast some copies in resin and paint up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 26, 2009 . Well, they look like this, so you are right Baldric, they would be a simple item to cast, if a person could lay hands on one. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
