The Royal Berkshire Regiment ( Princess Charlotte of Wales 's ) Anodised Large Pattern Button, King's Crown

An early and scarce anodised aluminium button, gilt coloured, circa 26mm in diameter. This pattern was only worn until 1959, but with a King's crown this is probably pre 1953. Fixed shank. Backmarked Firmin, London.

Ripley No 273 refers.  read more

Code: 54313

Suffolk Regiment Anodised Aluminium AA Large Pattern Button, Kings Crown

Early and scarce anodised aluminium button, gilt coloured, circa 26mm in diameter. Floating shank. Backmarked Buttons Limited, Birmingham. Slight wear to castle's highpoints, which looks worse in the photo. King's crown therefore most probably pre 1953. This pattern was only worn until 1959.

Ripley No 223 refers.  read more

Code: 54315

The Kings ( Liverpool ) Regiment Anodised Aluminium Large Pattern Button, King's Crown

Scarce anodised aluminium button, gilt coloured, circa 26mm in diameter. Fixed shank. Backmarked Gaunt London. King's crown suggests pre 1953, and this pattern was only worn until 1958.

Ripley No 215 refers.  read more

Code: 54316

Royal Scots Fusiliers Anodised Aluminium AA Silver Coloured Large Pattern Button, King's Crown

Anodised aluminium silver coloured button, circa 26mm in diameter. Backmarked Buttons Limited, Birmingham. Fixed shank. Good condition. Worn to 1959 only, but King's Crown suggests pre 1953. Colour suggests it may be a piper's button.

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Code: 54317

Queen Alexandras Royal Army Nursing Corps Officers Pair of Brass Buttons, Large and Medium Patterns, King's Crown

Circa 26mm and 17mm respectively, with fixed shanks and both maker marked Gaunt London. Both in very good condition. These are scarce buttons, only worn from 1949 to 1952, with a change in crown thereafter to a QEII crown.

In March 1902, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS) was established by Royal Warrant, and was named after Queen Alexandra, who beca...  read more

Code: 58863

Scarce Pair of Royal Army Service Corps ( RASC ) Officer's Buttons - Edward VIII

One large pattern at circa 25mm in diameter and one medium pattern button at circa 19mm in diameter, both with fixed shanks and maker marked JR Gaunt London to the reverse. In good condition, with minor service wear. King Edward VIII abdicated before his Coronation. Scarce.

D10  read more

Code: 58505

3rd County of London (Sharpshooters) Officer's Cap / Mess Dress Mounted Gilt Button

Circa 14mm in diameter, 3LY in gilt mounted on gilt domed button, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co London. In very good condition. An early button. Scarce.

Ripley & Darmanin "Yeomanry Buttons 1830 - 2000" fig 138 refers.

J26 (1)  read more

Code: 66559

Suffolk Yeomanry Cavalry Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin& Sons, London. Button looks mainly dark / black toned but evidence of gilt finish. An early button only worn c1875 - 1883. Scarce.

Ripley & Darmanin "Yeomanry Buttons 1830 - 2000" No 211 refers (found in gilt and brass).

Comm DaSm  read more

Code: 64284

Royal Scots Officers Silver Plated and Gilt Mounted Mess Dress Button

Circa 16mm in diameter, fixed shank (slightly bent over) and maker marked Jennens & Co, London. Slight polishing to highpoints but a lovely early button.

Comm GrSt  read more

Code: 66327

Royal Army Pay Corps Large Pattern Officers Brass Button

A large pattern button with fixed shank. No maker's mark but decorative pattern to the reverse. Circa 26mm in diameter. Worn circa 1929 to 1952. Minor service wear otherwise good condition.

Ripley No 539 refers.  read more

Code: 54176