13th Queens Westminsters (Volunteer Rifle Corps (VRC)) Black Horn Large Pattern Button, QVC

Circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank, no maker's mark. In reasonable condition, some damage rim to far right edge (see photos). Worn prior to 1902 as it bears a Queen Victoria crown. Later the 6th VB KRRC and then the 16th (County of London) Battalion, the London Regiment.

Ripley No 441 refers (for the later 1908 pattern). MHS Bulletin Vol VI No 22 (Nov 1955) Item 53 (page 35) f...  read more

Code: 61987

Indian Army - Staff Corps Officers Pair of Gilt Brass Buttons

In good condition.

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Code: 69015

The Royal Scots Officers Large Gilt Brass Button (1st Foot)

Jennens & Co, London. Worn 1881 onwards. Some light marks to gilt but otherwise gilt bright and in very good condition with a strong fixed shank. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley No 200 refers.

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Code: 60406

The Northamptonshire Regiment Officers Large Gilt Button ( 48th & 58th Foot)

King's Crown pattern (1902-1953) maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Some polishing to highpoints and minor stain to right edge. Strong fixed shank. 26mm in diameter.

Ripley 272 refers.

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Code: 50679

The Dorsetshire Regiment ORs Large Brass Button ( 39th & 54th Foot)

Other ranks button, maker marked Smith & Wright Ltd, Birmingham, with solder repair to shank which is upright and stiff. This pattern was worn 1900-1951.

Ripley No 257 refers.

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Code: 50697

Kings Own Scottish Borderers ( KOSB ) Officers Large Brass Button ( 25th Foot)

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin London to reverse. Some slight tarnishing to gilt but in much better condition than my photo suggests.

Ripley No 240 refers.

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Code: 50736

The Lancashire Fusiliers Officers Large Brass Button ( 20th Foot )

Made by Pitt & Co, 31 Maddox St., London. Some polishing to detail but otherwise in good condition with fixed shank. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley No 234 refers.  read more

Code: 50748

South Africa Northern Rhodesian Regiment Large Pattern Other Ranks Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, floating shank and maker marked Buttons Limited Birmingham. In mint condition. Worn circa 1933 - 1964.

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Code: 67504

Canadian Canada Militia Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

An English made button, post 1902 issue, with floating shank. Maker marked Thomas Carlyle, Aston, Birmingham, England. Circa 24mm in diameter. In great condition with no wear, staining or damage. Scarce maker.

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Code: 54175

Pair of WW1 era Veterinary Corps Officers Buttons, Large and Medium Brass Pattern

Circa 25mm and 19mm respectively, fixed shanks and each maker marked Armfield Ltd, Birmingham. Semi-domed, GV cypher, in very good condition with sharp detail. Only worn from 1911 to 1918. In 1918 they acquired the prefix Royal and the button pattern changed to a centaur. Scarce.

Ripley No 533 refers.

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Code: 58860