Taunton ( Somerset ) Volunteers Tunic Button, circa 1794 - 1802 ( Revolutionary / Napoleonic Wars)

Scarce, circa 22mm in diameter. Flat button with shank still in tact but fragile and with one crack. Excavated condition, but better than one usually finds. Some small splits, copper, would originally have been gilt washed. Worn circa 1794 - 1802. Detail in part is feint and it is hard to read the motto strap below the crown and my thanks to Kevin for confirming that from an example known...  read more

Code: 55528

George III / Napoleonic Royal Bristol Volunteer Infantry Corps Officer's Silver Plated Coatee Button

Circa 21mm in diameter, flat button, but sadly missing its shank. Quite a lot of the silver plate to front remains. No maker's mark. Sold as seen, no returns on this item.

Central Shield: Emblazoned with the historic Arms of Bristol, which depicts a ship clearing a castle/tower. The prominent letters "B" and "V" flank the central crest, indicating Bristol Volunteers. Above t...  read more

Code: 70008

George III / Napoleonic Manchester & Salford Yeomanry Cavalry Officers Ball Tunic Button - Peterloo

Circa 19mm in diameter, closed backed ball button with fixed shank. Marked Treble Gilt to reverse. Gilt to front now mainly worn back to the base metal but in very good and attractive condition. The letters M & S YC below a Georgian crown. Worn circa 1798 - 1830. Scarce. Final image for information only.

This yeomanry regiment achieved lasting infamy on the 16th August 1819, at...  read more

Code: 70007

George III / Napoleonic Saint Andrew and St George The Martyr (London) Military Association Volunteer Corps Officer's Gilt Coatee Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, domed open backed gilt button with original shank and maker marked 'I. Fontain, Middle Row, Holborn' (London). Minor service wear but in very good condition and rare.

The Corps is featured in Rowlandson's wonderful work as plate No 28, the accompanying notes confirm the buttons bore the initials of the corps (albeit in silver) whereas this one is gilt. Fi...  read more

Code: 70005

QEII Gurkha Army Service Corps Transport Regiment AA Anodised Aluminium Staybrite Small Pattern Gold Coloured Cap Button

Circa 14mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. In very good condition. Scarce.


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Code: 69684

Gilt Button as worn by a member of the personal staff of Edward, Prince of Wales, Made for the Royal Tour to India & Burma in 1921 - 22

Large Pattern Gilt Button as worn by a member of the personal staff of Edward, Prince of Wales Later Edward VIII), Made for the Royal Tour to India & Burma in 1921 - 22.
A rare and attractive engraved large sized gilt button, circa 20mm in diameter, flat backed button with fixed shank. Maker marked Pitt &Co, Maddox St. London.

Worn during the visit by Edward, Prince of Wal...  read more

Code: 70001

Small Pattern Gilt Button as worn by a member of the personal staff of Edward, Prince of Wales, Made for the Royal Tour to India & Burma in 1921 - 22

A rare and attractive engraved small sized gilt button, circa 14mm in diameter, flat backed button with fixed shank. Maker marked (faintly) Pitt &Co, Maddox St. London.

Worn during the visit by Edward, Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor to India & Burma November 17, 1921 - March 7, 1922. He sailed on HMS Renown.

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Code: 69532

7th City of London Battalion Officers Medium Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 17mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. Some loss of detail to finish from service wear otherwise in good condition.

Ripley No 439 refers.

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Code: 70000

The 7th City of London Battalion Medium Pattern Other Rank's Brass Button

Circa 20mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Established 1763 (an unusual backmark). Some loss of detail to finish from service wear otherwise in good condition.

Ripley No 439 refers.

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Code: 69899

Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) Gilt Brass Tunic Button

A vintage and early gilt brass button manufactured for the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O), circa 18mm in diameter, fixed shank and reverse marked Triple Rich Gilt with a bee emblem.
Gilt dulled otherwise in very good condition. Stock photo as more than one available. All of equal quality.

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Code: 69999