Indan Army - 2nd Bombay European Officers Large Pattern Coatee Gilt Button (Later 106th LI and 2nd Bn DLI)

Circa 21mm in diameter, fixed shank and gilt very bright. An early button with an unusual maker's / military retailer's mark to the reverse 'Bodley & Etty, London'. Some minor wear to gilt on the highpoints, otherwise in fabulous condition. Pre 1862.

The 2nd European Light Infantry were reallocated from the East India Company the the British Army on the 30th July 1862 as the 106th Bombay Light Infantry, later the 2nd Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry.

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Code: 62707