Sudan Intelligence Service Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Button
Circa 22mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin and Sons Ld, London. A two part mounted button with fire gilt finish, in superb condition (a few minor stains to reverse). Rare.
See Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 1301 for the gilt helmet badge incorporating this design.
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48.00 GBP
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
40.00 GBP
George III / Napoleonic Royal Bristol Volunteer Infantry Corps Officer's Silver Plated Coatee Button
Circa 21mm in diameter, flat button, but sadly missing its shank. Quite a lot of the silver plate to front remains. No maker's mark. Sold as seen, no returns on this item.
Central Shield: Emblazoned with the historic Arms of Bristol, which depicts a ship clearing a castle/tower. The prominent letters "B" and "V" flank the central crest, indicating Bristol Volunteers. Above t... read more
45.00 GBP
George III / Napoleonic Manchester & Salford Yeomanry Cavalry Officers Ball Tunic Button - Peterloo
Circa 19mm in diameter, closed backed ball button with fixed shank. Marked Treble Gilt to reverse. Gilt to front now mainly worn back to the base metal but in very good and attractive condition. The letters M & S YC below a Georgian crown. Worn circa 1798 - 1830. Scarce. Final image for information only.
This yeomanry regiment achieved lasting infamy on the 16th August 1819, at... read more
120.00 GBP
Georgian Napoleonic Royal Regiment of Artillery Officer's Tunic Coatee Button
This button displays the Ordnance arms. Circa 23.5mm in diameter, it is flat and retains its original fixed shank. Gilt finish and detail is very worn, possibly excavated, but in good condition despite this. This was the second pattern button worn circa 1790 until 1802. Other ranks wore the same design as officer's but in pewter. Scarce.
Parkyn Fig 54 refers.
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20.00 GBP
George III / Napoleonic Saint Andrew and St George The Martyr (London) Military Association Volunteer Corps Officer's Gilt Coatee Button
Circa 24mm in diameter, domed open backed gilt button with original shank and maker marked 'I. Fontain, Middle Row, Holborn' (London). Minor service wear but in very good condition and rare.
The Corps is featured in Rowlandson's wonderful work as plate No 28, the accompanying notes confirm the buttons bore the initials of the corps (albeit in silver) whereas this one is gilt. Fi... read more
225.00 GBP
QEII Gurkha Army Service Corps Transport Regiment AA Anodised Aluminium Staybrite Small Pattern Gold Coloured Cap Button
Circa 14mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. In very good condition. Scarce.
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6.00 GBP
Georgian Napoleonic Generic Volunteer Corps Officer's Button - Excavated Condition
A demi lion rampant above a shield with a stylized V to centre. Circa 17mm in diameter, open backed but shank missing, silver plated finish still evident to front but mainly missing. Sold as seen, no returns on this item. Any information welcome. Worn circa 1796 - 1808.
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Gilt Button as worn by a member of the personal staff of Edward, Prince of Wales, Made for the Royal Tour to India & Burma in 1921 - 22
Large Pattern Gilt Button as worn by a member of the personal staff of Edward, Prince of Wales Later Edward VIII), Made for the Royal Tour to India & Burma in 1921 - 22.
A rare and attractive engraved large sized gilt button, circa 20mm in diameter, flat backed button with fixed shank. Maker marked Pitt &Co, Maddox St. London.
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25.00 GBP
Small Pattern Gilt Button as worn by a member of the personal staff of Edward, Prince of Wales, Made for the Royal Tour to India & Burma in 1921 - 22
A rare and attractive engraved small sized gilt button, circa 14mm in diameter, flat backed button with fixed shank. Maker marked (faintly) Pitt &Co, Maddox St. London.
Worn during the visit by Edward, Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor to India & Burma November 17, 1921 - March 7, 1922. He sailed on HMS Renown.
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18.00 GBP