5th Cinque Ports Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment Large Pattern White Metal Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank (some wobble), maker marked I & B Pearse & Co, London. In very good condition.

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Code: 62447

Colonial West Africa - Royal Gambia Victorian Artillery Officers Large Pattern Gilt Tunic Button, QVC

Circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co. London. Gilt bright with only minor wear to the highpoints. In lovely condition. Pre 1902.

The Royal Gambia Artillery were one of a number of units raised in the 1850s in West Africa, recruiting local men. It eventually became part of the Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF).

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Code: 62715

Indan Army - 2nd Bombay European Officers Large Pattern Coatee Gilt Button (Later 106th LI and 2nd Bn DLI)

Circa 21mm in diameter, fixed shank and gilt very bright. An early button with an unusual maker's / military retailer's mark to the reverse 'Bodley & Etty, London'. Some minor wear to gilt on the highpoints, otherwise in fabulous condition. Pre 1862.

The 2nd European Light Infantry were reallocated from the East India Company the the British Army on the 30th July 1862 as the ...  read more

Code: 62707

Georgian 68th (Durham) Light Infantry Officers Silver Plated Large Coatee Button

An early excavated button, worn circa 1790 - 1800. Sadly no shank remaining but in good overall condition to front with silver plate in surprisingly good condition. The back is crusted so too hard to read the manufacturer's details. Circa 20.5mm in diameter. Rare.

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Code: 62706

The Northamptonshire Regiment Officers Large Gilt Button ( 48th & 58th Foot)

King's Crown pattern (1902-1953) maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Some polishing to highpoints and a stain to bottom edge and reverse. Strong fixed shank. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley 272
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Code: 62670

Pair of Mufti Blazer Buttons to the Northamptonshire Regiment (48th Foot)

A pair of gilt mufti blazer buttons, one 20.5mm and the other 14mm to the Northamptonshire Regiment, the number 48 in Roman numerals to centre of crowned garter, king's crown above and the battle honour Talavera on the garter. Larger one maker marked Pitt & Co, Maddox St, London. Some tarnishing otherwise reasonable condition.

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Code: 62660

4th Regiment of Foot / Kings Own Lancaster Regiment Officers Gilt Mounted Blue Frock Coat / Mufti Button, c.1840s - 1850s

A very scarce gilt button, two piece construction, fixed shank, back marked Jennens & Co, London. A small demi-ball button at circa 13mm in diameter. Gilt bright, in extremely good condition. The cypher on most of these buttons were extremely hard to read, but this one is simple with the letters KOR entwined below a Victorian crown.

In the mid 19th Century officers of many regim...  read more

Code: 61225

68th Light Infantry Regiment ( Later 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry ( DLI )) Napoleonic Officers Period Open Backed Coatee Button

Circa 16mm in diameter, open backed domed button with original fixed shank to the reverse. No maker's mark, and silver plate now worn off. Still not something you find everyday!

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Code: 55736

Victorian Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Officers Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and backmarked Jennens & Co London. Gilt finish is back to brass, but an attractive button in good condition, with only slight polishing to crown. Worn circa 1881 - 1902.

Ripley No 286 refers.  read more

Code: 55239

The Royal East Kent ( The Buffs ) Regiment Medium Pattern Button, King's crown

Medium pattern button. Fixed shank.Circa 20mm in diameter. Backmarked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, England. Gilt in good condition, minor tarnishing.

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Code: 54181