Oxford University Officer Training Corps OTC Large Pattern Bronzed Brass Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank, military outfitter marked Hobson & Son, London. In very good condition.

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Code: 66221

Corps of Royal Engineers Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Tunic Button - QVC Victorian Crown

C24mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons, 153 Strand & 13 Conduit Street London. Gilt bright, in superb condition. QVC crown and VR monogram to centre of garter strap. This pattern from 1855 - 1902.

This style of maker naming used between 1856 - 1860 only making this a scrace button.

Ripley No 66 refers.

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Code: 66174

PSSCA Public & Secondary School Cadet Association Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, with shank and maker marked Firmin London. Other Rank's quality. In good condition. Scarce.

The Public & Secondary School Cadet Association represented OTC units during the 1930's when War Office funding was low. Many OTC who were affiliated to this organisation wore their badges in lieu of a designated school pattern. The equivalent organisation for th...  read more

Code: 66326

UK H M Customs Officer Button Edward EDVII Gilt Large Pattern Button

A scarce EDVII pattern button, in mint condition with fixed shank and maker marked Herbert & Co, London. Circa 23.5mm in diameter. King's crown. As worn 1901 - 1909.

HM Customs (His or Her Majesty's Customs) was the national Customs service of England (and then of Great Britain from 1707, the United Kingdom from 1801) until a merger with the Department of Excise in 1909.
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Code: 67321

Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry (MYC) Officers Silver Plated Large Pattern Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, 108 St Martin's Lane, London. Silver plate dark toned and some minor wear to the plate finish on the highpoints. A rare button.

Ripley/Darmanin "Yeomanry Buttons 1830 - 2000" Figure 151 refers (found in silver, white metal, gilt, brass and bronze).

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Code: 64257

The Kings ( Shropshire Light Infantry ) KSLI Officers Large Gilt Button ( 53rd & 85th Foot)

JR Gaunt & Son, London. Detail sharp with strong fixed shank. Some light staining to reverse otherwise in very good condition. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley No 278 refers.

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Code: 63320

103rd Royal Bombay Fusiliers (later 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers) Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

A scarce other ranks button with patented fixing shank to the reverse, maker marked Smith & Wright Birmingham. Worn 1861 - 1881. In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 25mm in diameter.

Ripley No 192 refers.

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Code: 63340

Royal Bucks Hussars (Buckinghamshire Yeomanry) Large Pattern White Metal Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Lehmann & Son, Aldershot. King's crown. In very good condition. Converted to an artillery role in 1921.

Ripley No 392 refers.

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Code: 63564

Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Large Officers Gilt Brass Button ( 68th & 106th LI)

Maker marked E Armfield & Co Ltd, Birmingham. In good condition, with strong shank. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley No 286 refers.

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Code: 63321

The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Officers Large Brass Button ( 32nd & 46th Foot)

Dulling to button but sharp detail but quite light weight, maker marked P. Berney, London ( a scarce maker), fixed shank. 26mm in diameter.

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Code: 50719