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Early Canadian Militia Officers Gilt Large Pattern Button

Early Canadian Militia Officers Gilt Large Pattern Button

Gilt, but this has unevenly tarnished, although still attractive. Fixed shank. Backmarked C. Pitt & Co Ltd, London. Circa 26mm in diameter. Happy to post to Canada.  read more

Code: 54301

6.00 GBP

Canadian Canada Militia Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

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.  read more

Code: 54175

6.00 GBP

106th Bombay Light Infantry (2nd Bn DLI) Officers Large Pattern Brass Button

106th Bombay Light Infantry (2nd Bn DLI) Officers Large Pattern Brass Button

A gilt button, circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and backmarked Jennens & Co, PoW feathers, London. Worn circa 1855 - 1881. It has been cleaned and gilt is mainly back to the brass and it has a small stain to front edge at about 1 o'clock. Condition reflected in price, sold as seen.

Ripley No 196 refers.

Comm FB  read more

Code: 67064

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A Rare Pair of Early Royal Navy Officers Buttons pre 1774

A Rare Pair of Early Royal Navy Officers Buttons pre 1774

A Royal Navy Captain's Silver Tunic Button as worn from 1757- 1774 (circa 14mm across) and a less well struck Royal Navy Lieutenant's button of the same era (circa 17mm in diameter), the latter most probably excavated. Both with original shanks. Rare.

Not often you find something of such quality surviving from the Seven Years War!

In 1774, the Royal Navy adopte...  read more

Code: 62828

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6th Gurkha ( Queen Elizabeths Own ) Rifles Set of two Unmarked Silver Mufti Blazer Buttons (QEII crowns)

6th Gurkha ( Queen Elizabeths Own ) Rifles Set of two Unmarked Silver Mufti Blazer Buttons (QEII crowns)

Each battalion of Gurkhas somewhat uniquely in the British Army had its own silversmith. These buttons were made by the regimental silver smith of the 6th Gurkha Rifles. They are flat, cast in silver and both have a silver shank. The larger of the two is circa 19mm in diameter and the smaller 12mm in diameter.

Coll  read more

Code: 57255

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QVC Victorian Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers Large White Metal Button

QVC Victorian Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers Large White Metal Button

Large pattern white metal QVC 2nd ( Cambridge University ) Rifle Volunteer Corps re designated the 4th ( Cambridge University ) Volunteer Battalion the Suffolk Regiment in 1887, circa 23mm in diameter with fixed shank, and maker marked " 36 Rich Quality " on the reverse.

A196.3  read more

Code: 56845

12.00 GBP

6th Gurkha Rifles Officer 's Blackened Small Pattern Brass Button

6th Gurkha Rifles Officer 's Blackened Small Pattern Brass Button

Circa 15mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked J.H. Johnson & Co. An early looking semi-domed button possibly for wear on officer 's cap. This maker was based in Aligarh, India. Worn circa 1903 to 1947. Scarce. Some wear to finish.  read more

Code: 56748

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Georgian Warwickshire Yeomanry Small Coatee Button - Excavated Condition

Georgian Warwickshire Yeomanry Small Coatee Button - Excavated Condition

Small button, now missing shank, metal dectecting find. Circa 15.5mm in diameter. Darkened from being in soil, but details still clear. Possibly other units would fit the bill, but certainly a yeomanry item from circa 1793 - 1820.

A157.3  read more

Code: 56431

18.00 GBP

Oxfordshire County Cadets Large Pattern Brass Button

Oxfordshire County Cadets Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, floating shank and maker marked JR Gaunt & Sons Ltd, London, England. Some polishing and loss of detail to the bull in the centre, but a rare button.

G140.13  read more

Code: 62785

20.00 GBP

Taunton ( Somerset ) Volunteers Tunic Button, circa 1794 - 1802 ( Revolutionary / Napoleonic Wars)

Taunton ( Somerset ) Volunteers Tunic Button, circa 1794 - 1802 ( Revolutionary / Napoleonic Wars)

Scarce, circa 22mm in diameter. Flat button with shank still in tact but fragile and with one crack. Excavated condition, but better than one usually finds. Some small splits, copper, would originally have been gilt washed. Worn circa 1794 - 1802. Detail in part is feint and it is hard to read the motto strap below the crown and my thanks to Kevin for confirming that from an example known...  read more

Code: 55528

55.00 GBP