The Royal Welsh Fusiliers Volunteer Battalion Officer's Medium Pattern Silver Plated White Metal Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. Slight wear to silver plate on highpoints and slight tarnishing otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 69643

Westminster Dragoons TY Officer's Gilt Brass Large Pattern Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Gaunt London. In very good condition. This pattern worn until 1961.

Ripley no 364 refers.

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Code: 69644

Edwardian / WW1 Ordnance Corps Officer's Frosted Gilt Brass Large Pattern Button, King's Crown

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked, somewhat faintly: E. Stillwell & Son, London. Frosted gilt finish, sharp detail and in superb condition. Worn circa 1902 - 1922, when it became the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) in recognition of its service during the First World War.

Ripley No 521 refers.

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Code: 69199

Victorian Ordnance Store Department Officer's Fire Gilt Brass Large Pattern Button, QVC Crown

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co (PoW feathers) London, Gilt bright, sharp detail and in superb condition. Worn circa 1875 - 1894. Rare.

The Control Department was disbanded in 1876. The Ordnance/Military Store officers joined a newly created Ordnance Stores Department (OSD). Five years later, in 1881, the soldiers also left the ASC and became t...  read more

Code: 69198

Victorian Army Pay Department Button Officer's Large Pattern Fire Gilt Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. Gilt bright and in superb condition. Victorian crown. Worn from 1878 -1902.

Ripley No 528 refers.

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Code: 69196

Edwardian / WW1 Army Pay Department Button Officer's Medium Pattern Fire Gilt Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker mark JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London to reverse. Gilt bright and in very good condition. King's crown. Worn from 1902 - 1920. Scarce.

Ripley No 528 refers.

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Code: 69194

Early 16th Queen's Own Lancers Officer's Coatee Tunic Button

In very poor condition, most probably excavated, but with shank intact. Circa 20.5mm in diameter. Hard to read but appears to be maker marked Jennens & Co, London. A gap filler until a better example comes along, if ever! This pattern worn circa 1830 to 1855. Scarce. Sold as seen.

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Code: 69648

2nd North Durham Militia Officer's Large Pattern Silver Plated Tunic Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co, London. Dark toned silver plate and some wear to high points otherwise in good overall condition. Worn 1855 -1881. Became 4th Battalion (Militia) Durham Light Infantry in 1881. Scarce.

Ripley No 459 refers.

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Code: 69181

9th Lancers Officers Mess Dress / Hunt / Blazer Button

Circa 14mm in diameter, fixed shank, flat gilt button with engraged 9 over crossed lances. Maker marked but hard to read, but looks like Pitt & Co Maddox St, London. In very good condition. An early button. Scarce.

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Code: 68855

Grenadier Guards Officers Medium Pattern Gilt Button, Queens Crown

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Pitt & Co. Some wear to gilt otherwise reasonable condition. QEII issue.

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Code: 63785