RCI (Royal Corps of Invalids) Royal Hospital Chelsea Large Pattern Victorian Brass Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, floating shanked and maker marked DOLAN & Co ST MARTINS LANE LONDON (Military clothing retailer 1835-1888 at the St Martins Lane address). Gilt 50% remaining and the button is of a semi-flat style rather than high domed.

Each red pensioner uniform had and has nine brass buttons (now anodised). Even today their buttons display the relevant monarch's crown...  read more

Code: 61821

Malay States Volunteer Rifles / Regiment Large Brass Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked V & R Blakemore, Birmingham. Some staining to button but otherwise in good condition. Worn circa 1902 - 1936. Scarce.

G21.2

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Code: 61786

3rd Volunteer Battalion (VB) Gloucestershire Regiment White Metal Large Pattern Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, floating shank, maker marked PEARSON & HUGGINS BRISTOL (these particular buttons are only found to this manufacturer). In very good condition. HQ Bristol. Became 6th Battalion (TF) in 1908.

Comm BP
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Code: 61538

61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot Officers Gilt Large Pattern Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked with PoW feathers and Jennens & Co, London. A wonderful button with bright gilt and in tip-top condition. Circa 1855-1872.

Comm BP

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Code: 61536

Royal Australian Navy ( RAN ) Officers Large Gilt Button, pre 1952

RAN officer's gilt button in very good condition with fixed shank and maker marked Stokes & Sons, Melbourne. Circa 24mm in diameter.
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Code: 61382

Pair of Small pattern Imperial Australian Military Forces Brass Cap Buttons, Kings Crown

A matched pair of brass buttons, maker marked JR Gaunt London to the reverse. Some modest service wear. Most probably off forage cap / service dress cap. Circa 17mm in diameter. Scarce if you are looking to repair your cap!

F21
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Code: 61378

Australian Military Forces Large Gilt Officers Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, backmarked "A.J. Parkes, Brisbane". In very good condition.
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Code: 61377

WW1 Adjutant Generals Department Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 22mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co, London. Gilt bright super condition (scratch to reverse). Jennens made so pre 1922.

E15.19  read more

Code: 61353

3rd City of London Volunteer Battalion Medium Pattern Officers Gilt Mounted on Silver Plated Button

Circa 16mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ltd. Gilt mounted device on a dark toned silver plated button. A cracker of a button in very good condition. Worn pre-1908, after which they became the 7th Battalion.

E15.4
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Code: 61352

Victorian Medical Staff Corps Officers Large Patten Fire Gilt Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked J.W. Firmin & Sons Ld, London. In very good bright condition with a brilliant fire gilt finish. Some very minor wear. Worn 1855 - 1898. From 1898 they became the RAMC.

Ripley No 517 refers.

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Code: 61303