Middlesex Yeomanry / 47th (Middlesex Yeomanry) Signal Squadron Pair of Gilt Brass Buttons

Whilst they bear a QVC crown, this pattern of button with this crown was worn post 1902 by the 47th (Middlesex Yeomanry) Signals Squadron (V). Gilt buttons, the gilt dulled on the smaller of the two, both with fixed shanks and the larger maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, the smaller 'Made in England'. Circa 22mm and 17mm respectively. Some verdigris to reverse of smaller button.
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Code: 69208

South African Army Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, original shank and maker marked Armfield & Co Ltd, Birmingham. In good condition. General / Universal pattern as worn in WW1 and WW2.

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Code: 69260

Indian Army ( Madras ) - Southern Province Mounted Rifles (SPMR) Medium Pattern White Metal Button

Circa 19.5mm in diameter, with fixed shank and back-marked J.H. Johnson & Co, Aligarh U.P. In good condition. SPMR below a bugle. Pre 1947.

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Code: 55375

Victorian The 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, floating shank, backmarked Firmin & Sons Ld, Birmingham, brass dark toned, odd small dark stain but otherwise in very good condition and scarce. This pattern worn 1855 - 1870 only.

Ripley No 21 refers.

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Code: 59630

Victorian The 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Other Ranks Medium Pattern Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, floating shank, backmarked Firmin & Sons Ld, Birmingham, brass dark toned, odd small dark stain but otherwise in very good condition and scarce. This pattern worn 1855 - 1870 only.

Ripley No 21 refers.

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Code: 69083

25th County of London Cyclist Battalion Officer's Cap / Mess Dress Pattern Brass Button

Circa 16.5mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. Gilt bright with sharp detail. In very good condition.

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Code: 69216

School of Musketry (Hythe) Permanent Staff / Instructors Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter (same size as the one shown in Ripley), fixed shank, maker's mark Jennens & Co, London. Gilt bright, appears to have been lacquered. In superb condition. This pattern, with an appropriate change from QVC to King's Crown, worn from 1855 - 1919. Rare.

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Code: 69207

23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Officer's Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons 153 Strand & 13 Conduit St London. This naming style found on buttons made during the period 1856 - 1860. A scarce early button in superb condition with bright gilt.

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Code: 69202

The Royal Welch Fusiliers Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 25.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co (PoW feathers) London. button in superb condition with bright gilt. This pattern worn from 920 - 1960. Prior to 1920 the spelling was Welsh. However, pre dates 1924 when Jennens were acquired by Gaunt.

Ripley 238 refers.

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Code: 69201

The Royal Welsh (Welch) Fusiliers Volunteer Battalion (VB) Officer's Large Pattern Silver Plated Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Hobson & Sons, Lexington St, London, W. Silver toned but in superb condition with sharp detail. Pre 1909. Lovely.

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Code: 69200