A set of 8 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Gilt Brass Flat Buttons

Came together so presumably removed from the same blazer or tunic, 4 large (maker marked, 2 by Pitt & Co, 2 by London Badge & Button) and 4 medium pattern (unmarked), circa 23mm and 17mm respectively, with shanks, all in very good condition with the exception of one smaller button which has a few stain marks to the gilt finish. These are of good quality and have some age to them. Bling up you...  read more

Code: 61866

74th Regiment of Foot (Later 2nd Battalion The Highland Light Infantry) Other Ranks Pewter Opened Back Button

In excavated condition missing shank, circa 21.5mm in diameter. Some crud stuck to reverse so unable to see whether there were any maker marks. Some loss of detail and definition to front but the crown, elephant, numeral '74' and battle honour 'Assaye' still very much discernable. Apparently recovered from the wreak of HMS Birkinhead.

A memorial in St Giles' Cathedral, Edinbu...  read more

Code: 62452

QVC Victorian Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers Large White Metal Button

Large pattern white metal QVC 2nd ( Cambridge University ) Rifle Volunteer Corps re designated the 4th ( Cambridge University ) Volunteer Battalion the Suffolk Regiment in 1887, circa 24mm in diameter with fixed shank, and maker marked " Samuel Brothers Ld London " on the reverse.

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Code: 61083

13th Bury St Edmunds (Suffolk) Rifle Volunteers Large Pattern Officers Black Button

Circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker / military outfitter marked R E Hayward, 50 Long Acre, London (at this address from 1853 - 1895). Coat of Arms on Shield below a QVC crown. Worn from 1860 - 1880. Scarce.

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Code: 66018

Norfolk Regiment Officers Mounted Mess Dress / Hunt Button

Circa 15.5mm in diameter, fixed shank, flat gilt button with mounted silver device Britannia seated with laurel leaf and trident. Maker marked Gaunt London. In very good condition.

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Code: 68854

Berkshire Regiment Officers Mounted Cap / Mess Dress / Hunt Button

Circa 13mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Pitt & Co Ltd, London. In very good condition. An early button.

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Code: 68853

Kings Liverpool Regiment Officers Mounted Mess Dress / Hunt Button

Circa 17mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked JR Gaunt London Ltd. Some lack of detail in the silver mount, especially the Kings on bottom scroll otherwise in good overall condition.

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Code: 68851

Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) Mounted Mess Dress / Hunt Button

Circa 15.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and blank reverse. Some slight tarnishing to gilt otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 68850

54th Shropshire Militia Large Pattern Other Ranks Open Back Button - Firmin

Circa 21mm in diameter, original fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons London. A pewter other ranks button in superb condition for age. Worn circa 1833 - 1855.

The War Office issued a Circular Letter (H.O.51/33) dated Whitehall 30th April 1833, which fixed the Militia Battalion Order of Precedence giving the Shropshire Battalion the No 54. This order held good until 1855.<...  read more

Code: 61260

WW1 Vintage Trinity House Pilots Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 23.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked C&J Weldon 130 Cheapside London to reverse. Gilt bright and button in very good condition.

Trinity House pilots were skilled mariners and provided a vital service to ships bound for British ports. The pilotage service usually operated from pilot cutters when transferring to and from vessels. A Trinity House pilot's licence w...  read more

Code: 62366