29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co (PoW feathers) London. Gilt bright (better than my photo) but with some scratches to reverse). In very good overall condition.

Ripley 117 refers.

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Code: 69210

School of Musketry (Hythe) Permanent Staff / Instructors Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter (same size as the one shown in Ripley), fixed shank, maker's mark Jennens & Co, London. Gilt bright, appears to have been lacquered. In superb condition. This pattern, with an appropriate change from QVC to King's Crown, worn from 1855 - 1919. Rare.

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Code: 69207

The 19th County of London Battalion ( St Pancras ) Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Button, King's Crown

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. In very good condition.

Ripley No 397 refers.

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Code: 69209

Army Motor Reserve (AMR) Pair of Officer's Gilt Brass Buttons

Circa 25.5mm and 19.5mm in diameter respectively, fixed shanks and both maker marked I & B Pearce and Co, London. An entwined monogram MAR with the motto 'subito' ('suddenly' but perhaps 'rapidly' would be a better translation from the Latin) below. In superb condition with bright gilt and sharp detail. Worn 1906 - 1913 only. Rare.

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Code: 69204

23rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Welsh / Welch Fusiliers) Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 25.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked C. Reeves, Birm / London to reverse. In very good condition and an attractive early Other Ranks Button in very good condition with sharp detail. This pattern was worn from 1860 - 1881. Scarce maker.

Ripley No 111 refers.

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Code: 69203

23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Officer's Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons 153 Strand & 13 Conduit St London. This naming style found on buttons made during the period 1856 - 1860. A scarce early button in superb condition with bright gilt.

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Code: 69202

The Royal Welch Fusiliers Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 25.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co (PoW feathers) London. button in superb condition with bright gilt. This pattern worn from 920 - 1960. Prior to 1920 the spelling was Welsh. However, pre dates 1924 when Jennens were acquired by Gaunt.

Ripley 238 refers.

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Code: 69201

The Royal Welsh (Welch) Fusiliers Volunteer Battalion (VB) Officer's Large Pattern Silver Plated Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Hobson & Sons, Lexington St, London, W. Silver toned but in superb condition with sharp detail. Pre 1909. Lovely.

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Code: 69200

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