"LIFT THE DOT"

[JustKeepDigging]

"LIFT THE DOT"

I can make out "LIFE THE DOT" what the heck is this ?

 

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[Icewing]

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[Jason in Enid]

without pics I can almost guarantee that you are looking at a snap fastener. The old school army field equipment I remember always had those brass button closers. The have a tiny bulge in them so that it shouldn't open unless you pull in the proper direction, aka "lift the dot"

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Yep. WWI through 1950's and in civilian use as well.

Still in use on boat canvas.

 

[Audozer]

Try uploading those pics again...

Can't see em either

 

[A2coins]

What they said just pretend I said it first!!!!!!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Lift-The-Dot Fasteners - Screw Fixing Stud Type from JET PRESS

 

[Gavinsdiscoveries]

I just found one of these 2 days ago. They are similar to a bag/jacket snap

 

[dts52]

I remember them from the old canteen covers. The newer ones then went to snaps. Have no idea what they use now.
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[nsdq]

Old 1911 mag pouch has those on them

 

[TommyB]

Also used on older convertables to snap the tonaue cover or soft top onto the body of the car.

 

[Bruce R]

It’s a dot lifter, for those pesky dots that are just too heavy.......................lol