QVC Victorian Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Gilt Pair of Mounted Mess Dress / Hunt Buttons

Each circa 14.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co, London. Some light tarnishing to gilt otherwise in very good condition. Pre 1901.

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Code: 68817

1st Royal Surrey Militia Large Pattern Officers Silver Plated Button, 1855 - 1881

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co (PoW feathers) London. Dark toned and a bit grubby looking, some wear to silver plate and base metal showing through on highlights.

Ripley & Darmanin No 225 refers.

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Code: 68623

Pre WW1 Motor Volunteer Corps (MVC) Chauffeur's White Metal Large Pattern Button

A rare chauffeur's white metal button, circa 24mm in diameter with a fixed shank and blank reverse. In superb condition.

The Motor Volunteer Corps existed for 3 March 1903 until it was officially disbanded on the 26th July 1906.

Their Latin motto "Subito" means "Suddenly". The corps was a small unit of "gentlemen-motorist" owner volunteers and their chauffeurs w...  read more

Code: 67596

Canadian Canada Militia Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

An English made button, post 1902 issue, with floating shank. Maker marked Thomas Carlyle, Aston, Birmingham, England. Circa 24mm in diameter. In great condition with no wear, staining or damage. Scarce maker.

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Code: 54175

54th Shropshire Militia Large Pattern Other Ranks Open Back Button - Firmin

Circa 21mm in diameter, original fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons London. A pewter other ranks button in superb condition for age. Worn circa 1833 - 1855.

The War Office issued a Circular Letter (H.O.51/33) dated Whitehall 30th April 1833, which fixed the Militia Battalion Order of Precedence giving the Shropshire Battalion the No 54. This order held good until 1855.<...  read more

Code: 61260

WW1 Vintage Trinity House Pilots Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 23.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked C&J Weldon 130 Cheapside London to reverse. Gilt bright and button in very good condition.

Trinity House pilots were skilled mariners and provided a vital service to ships bound for British ports. The pilotage service usually operated from pilot cutters when transferring to and from vessels. A Trinity House pilot's licence w...  read more

Code: 62366

Colonial East Africa - Tanganyika Territory Large Pattern Gilt Button

Attractive design, featuring a giraffe. Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin, London. Slight service wear to gilt finish otherwise in very good condition and gilt still bright. Circa 1920s - 1930s Vintage. Scarce.

See also my item 66092 for the accompanying cap badge.

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Code: 68476

Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Gilt Mounted Cap / Mess Dress / Hunt Button, King's Crown

Circa 14mm in diameter, shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons. In very good condition. Circa 1901 - 1952.

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Code: 68542

Cheshire Regiment Officer's Gilt Brass Large Pattern Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. Gilt intact and in very good condition.

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Code: 67633

Royal Cheshire Militia Officers Silver Plated Large Pattern Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co, London. In super condition. This is unusual as it is neither identified as the 1st Cheshire or 2nd Cheshire Regiment, who wore this pattern but with the battalion numbers. Worn 1853 - 1881, when the regiments of militia of the county became the 3rd and 4th Battalions of the Cheshire Regiment respectively.

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Code: 64937