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

North Lincoln (10th Foot) Regiment Silver Plated Large Pattern Button - Mess Orderly / Waiter?

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ltd, London. Silver plate dark toned, some wear to plate on high points, but an attractive button in very good condition. Unable to confirm this pattern to Regiment so suspect it is a mess waiter's button. Any information welcome.

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Code: 69245

RWAFF (Royal West African Frontier Force) All Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 23mm in diameter, original shank and maker marked Wm Dowler & Sons Ltd, Birm. In very good condition. Please note reflections are from lighting not marks on the button.

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Code: 69261

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

British Indian Army - 14th Punjab Regiment Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button, King's Crown

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Detail sharp but some dulling to gilt finish from service wear.

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Code: 69249

Georgian / Napoleonic Era - 3rd (King's Own) Dragoons Officer's Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker's details (if any) no longer visible but other examples have been noted made by J. Tyndale of Birmingham. Flat open backed with a 3 over D within Greek key design. Made from a copper allow with traces of gilt finish still evident but mainly worn away. Most likely excavated. Some edge wear. Worn ​c1790-1818.

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Code: 69239

12th (East Suffolk) Regiment of Foot Officer's Gilt Medium Pattern Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co, London. Gilt bright and better than my photos suggest. Worn 1855 - 1881.

Ripley No 99 refers.

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Code: 69244

68th Light Infantry (1st Durham Light Infantry) Officer's Fire Gilt Tunic Button

Circa 20.5mm in diameter, fixed shank (sadly bent over and fractured, but still present) and maker marked Jennens & Co London. This pattern worn circa 1830 - 1855. Scarce but condition reflected in price. Sold as seen.

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Code: 69241

Bedfordshire Militia Other Ranks Large Pattern White Metal Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Smith, Kemp & Wright, Birmingham. Rusty reverse otherwise in good condition.

Ripley & Darmanin No 3 refers.

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Code: 69243

QVC Victorian Lincolnshire Rifles Volunteers Officer's Silver Plated Large Pattern Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. Minor wear to silver plate on highpoints and some slight / minor casting flaws to bottom edge of outer circle otherwise very good condition.

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Code: 66651