Finnish Tunic Buttons
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Finnish Tunic Buttons
Did the Finns use plastic buttons in the Winter War or just tin and brass? I am looking for some so I can cast reproductions to replace the hikishop ones, so the tunic looks better.
Re: Finnish Tunic Buttons
Mostly brass. There were also bakelite buttons in ~1942-1945. Plastic buttons are postwar (around 1960 ->)
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Re: Finnish Tunic Buttons
Thank, I saw some on ebay but I can't figure out which is wartime. Also I am ordering a pullover from a Finnish shop but the dont have a size conversion what is the number for US large whne it comes to Finnish pullovers?
Re: Finnish Tunic Buttons
Could you give the different sizes of buttons needed on the tunic? (front, shoulders...)
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Re: Finnish Tunic Buttons
I need front, shoulders and pockets I just need some examples so I can solid cast them in brass and tin.
Re: Finnish Tunic Buttons
16mm for the shoulders and 22mm for the front/pocketsCould you give the different sizes of buttons needed on the tunic? (front, shoulders...)
Thanks!
Rich
Re: Finnish Tunic Buttons
Thanks!Richk98 wrote:16mm for the shoulders and 22mm for the front/pockets
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Re: Finnish Tunic Buttons
Thanks
Re: Finnish Tunic Buttons
Would you have a place to find correct buttons? I have made a little research and I can only find tin, bronze and plastic, but not brass!!!
Re: Finnish Tunic Buttons
For the whole war, starting 1939?