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
40.00 GBP
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
45.00 GBP
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
120.00 GBP
Georgian Napoleonic Royal Regiment of Artillery Officer's Tunic Coatee Button
This button displays the Ordnance arms. Circa 23.5mm in diameter, it is flat and retains its original fixed shank. Gilt finish and detail is very worn, possibly excavated, but in good condition despite this. This was the second pattern button worn circa 1790 until 1802. Other ranks wore the same design as officer's but in pewter. Scarce.
Parkyn Fig 54 refers.
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20.00 GBP
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
225.00 GBP
Cold War - Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps (RCOC) Woven Cloth Red on Blue Shoulder Title
In unissued condition
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10.00 GBP
WW2 WVS Overseas Womens Voluntary Service woven cloth shoulder title badge
A rare and original small sized WVS shoulder title badge, red embroidery on felt cloth backing. Removed from uniform otherwise colours remain bright and in very good condition. Circa 82mm wide.
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35.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Artillery Printed Cloth Shoulder Title
Removed from uniform, quite raggy but a 'been there, done that' example.
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8.00 GBP
WW2 - 8th Kings Own Royal Hussars Officer's Shoulder Embroidered Battledress Shoulder Title
In good condition with some paper / glue stuck to reverse. Roman numerals as worn by officer's on battledress (see final photo for an example seen on FB). Scarce.
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40.00 GBP
WW2 Scots Guards Embroidered Cloth Yellow on Blue Shoulder Title
An earlier issue, circa 1940 and private purchase from Hobsons (see final photo for more information). Removed from uniform, hessian backed. In very good condition.
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30.00 GBP