Georgian Napoleonic Royal Regiment of Artillery Officer's Gilt Two Piece Construction Tunic Coatee Button

This button displays the Ordnance arms. Circa 20.5mm in diameter, it is slightly convex and of two part metal construction with original shank to reverse and a blow hole to reverse for heat expansion when the two parts were braised together. Gilt and detail is very worn, possibly excavated, but in good condition despite this. This was the second pattern button worn circa 1790 until 1802. O...  read more

Code: 69534

Georgian / Post Napoleonic Royal East India Company (EIC) Volunteers Officer's Gilt Open-backed Tunic Coatee Button

Circa 19.5mm in diameter, semi convex button, with original shank and maker marked I. McGowan, London (this mark was used in the early 1800s but this pattern of button was worn until 1834 - see below). In fabulous condition, double gilt finish. Superb. Scarce.

Despite being at peace since Waterloo, a small number of volunteer corps were reformed in the 1820s. One such was a r...  read more

Code: 69535

54th Shropshire Militia Large Pattern Other Ranks Open Back Button - Firmin

Circa 21mm in diameter, original fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons London. A pewter other ranks button in superb condition for age. Worn circa 1833 - 1855.

The War Office issued a Circular Letter (H.O.51/33) dated Whitehall 30th April 1833, which fixed the Militia Battalion Order of Precedence giving the Shropshire Battalion the No 54. This order held good until 1855.<...  read more

Code: 61260

Edwardian Belt Ornaments Fire Gilt EDVII Cypher on Belt end, Matching Slide and Buckle, Yeomanry?

A wonderful fire gilt set, in superb condition. Not sure which unit would have worn these, but most likely a yeomanry officer. Any information welcome.

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Code: 67936

The Fusilier Brigade - The Four Feather Plumes

The four battalions of the Fusilier Brigade represented here (left to right) by the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, The Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers, The Royal Fusiliers and the Lancashire Fusiliers. Apart from the White plume which is less tall than the other three for some reason, they are in unissued condition and come with their paper sleeves (some damage to these with creasing and small t...  read more

Code: 69349

Glosters Gloucestershire Regiment OSD Officer's Bronze Back Badge - Blades

A die cast bronze OSD example with red foam backing added for display and with two original blades. Scarce.

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Code: 69377

Royal Army Dental Corps RADC Officer's No 1 Dress Collar Badge - Kings Crown, Gaunt

A gorgeous two part riveted construction collar badge silver plate and gilt, facing right. Marked 'P' to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Two original D shaped loops. Gilt bright and no wear to silver plate. This was a short-lived pattern, having been introduced in 1948. King's crown so pre 1952.

Churchill & Westlake No 383 refers.

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Code: 69372

Honorary British Legion Boxed Enamel Lapel Badge with Membership Card

Issue number 39722 on both the box and impressed on the back of the badge, which is in near mint condition, comes with small folding honorary membership card issued to an A.L. Ford, admitted to the Legion on 30 September 1934. Name of Branch 'Hurst' and located in Winnersh (Wokingham, Berkshire). Wear to box and internal folds of membership card. Came together.

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Code: 67662

Georgian / Napoleonic Oxfordshire Eastern Battalion Local Militia Officer's Gilt Open Backed Tunic Coatee Button

Circa 20mm in diameter, convex open-backed button, gilt in superb condition. Fixed shank. Maker marked Nutting & Son, King Street, Covent Garden. Circa 1809 - 1815. Rare.

A found an interesting article which describes the process by which these beautiful gilt buttons were made, reproduced below for your interest:

To make metal buttons a mould was made by pr...  read more

Code: 69531

Georgian / Napoleonic Loyal Manx Fencible Infantry (Isle of Man) Officer's Gilt Flat Backed Tunic Coatee Button

Circa 16.5mm in diamter, flat button, fixed shank, maker marked I. Nutting, Covent Garden. Arms of Isle of Man to centre. Gilt over copper alloy. Most of gilt still present but shows some wear. Raised 20th February 1793. A rare button.

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Code: 69530