Couple For Id
 

Hi all,

I have these two buttons I'm looking for some help with. First is a dug gilt button with NORTH D on it's face. My thought is North Dragoons but can't find another button like it online or in any of my books so possibly a militia button or similar. No back stamp on this button. 2nd button is a gilt 28th button of I'm assuming an Indian regiment rather than a British one. Date wise I'm thinking 1850-1900 ish?

Any help appreciated and these will be sold at some point.

Thanks,

Phil

Phil,

My first thought was that the first is an abbreviation of Northumberland.

regards

Could make sense as I've had volunteers buttons where volunteers has been abbreviated down to VOLRS with RS being smaller lettering similar to the D on this button.

Hello Phil

Simon is correct regarding the first button, Northumberland Militia, early 1800s I would say.

Your 28th Regiment is indeed Indian Army, 28th (Punjab) Regiment, Bengal Infantry, roughly 1860s-1901.

Regards
Roger

The "North D" button is shown in Ripley & Darmanins book English Infantry Militia Buttons, No 177 and is indeed Northumberland Militia.

Rob

Thanks everyone for the help.

Phil