WW1 Machine Gun Corps (MGC) Officers Brass Large Pattern Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. Some polishing to detail otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 59494

Victorian 9th Regiment of Bengal Lancers, Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Button, pre-1901. - Calcutta Maker

Circa 22mm in diameter, fixed shank, and maker marked Ranken & Co, Calcutta, with crossed lances, unit initials, 'BLC', surmounted by a flat topped Victorian crown.

The 9th Bengal Lancers evolved from Hodson's Horse, an irregular cavalry unit raised by Brevet Major William Hodson during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). The 9th Bengal Cavalry was one of three regiments formed from H...  read more

Code: 58743

WW2 Economy Plastic General Service Button

A British Army GENERAL SERVICE BUTTON. Circa 25mm in diameter. Made from a type light brown plastic, fixed shank and blank reverse. In good condition.

These buttons came out around late 1942 to save on brass which was needed for munitions. These were commonly found on greatcoats and ATS War Economy jackets and greatcoats.

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Code: 62907

WW2 Economy Plastic General Service Buttons

A useful batch of 10 x British Army GENERAL SERVICE BUTTONS. This batch consists of 6 large (25mm) buttons and 4 medium buttons (19mm) - made from a type light brown plastic, fixed shanks and blank reverses. These buttons came out around late 1942 to save on brass which was needed for munitions. These were commonly found on greatcoats and ATS War Economy jackets and greatcoats. This batch are i...  read more

Code: 62906

Victorian Staffordshire Regiment Volunteer Battalion Officers Large Pattern Silver Plated Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co London. Silver plate dark toned. Some minor wear to plate on high points and minor staining to reverse otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 62890

Victorian Volunteer Artillery White Metal Other Ranks Large Button

General volunteer artillery pattern button, worn 1873 - 1901. Back-marked Hobson & Sons, Lexington St. London. Floating shank. Circa 23mm in diameter. In good condition.

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Code: 62889

The Royal Ulster Rifles ( RUR ) Officers Black Metal Large Pattern Button, Kings Crown

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker mark Pitt & Co, 31 Maddox Street, London, W. Pre 1952 as King's crown. Circa 1920 - 1952. A lvoely button in very good condition.

Ripley No 563 refers.

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Code: 62825

Artist Rifles ( 28th County of London Regiment ) Silver Plated Mufti Blazer Button

Circa 21mm in diameter, fixed shank, open back, no makers mark. Some tarnish to silver plate finish otherwise in good condition. Another available if of interest.


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Code: 62824

WW2 RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Officers Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 18mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked (but not very legible other than for London). Slight blemish to the left of R in RCAF rubbed off, so very good condition.

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Code: 62816

Rare Gilt South Gloucestershire Light Infantry Militia Officers Large Pattern Button, 1855 - 1881

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked C. Smith & Son, 5 New Burlington Street, London to reverse. Gilt very bright and in fabulous condition. A scarce back mark also.

Ripley lists also the gilt version in his book Buttons of the British Army 1855 - 1970 (No 462 refers).

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Code: 62205