Unidentified Victorian buttons - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Martyn123 · #1 12-07-17, 09:40 AM

Good morning

Two buttons, one plated officers. Can anyone identify them? Can anyone also suggest a date period of use? Have looked on the net and in s variety of books but cannot find these.

Many thanks

Martyn

Roy · #2 12-07-17, 12:52 PM

Hi Martyn,

I will have a go at the second example. It's a little out of focus but I believe it is a Worcestershire Militia Officer's Tunic Button. Here is a pic of my example and a link to it in my album.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ctureid=123787

Cheerio,

Roy

Martyn123 · #3 12-07-17, 01:42 PM

Many thanks Roy that's the one. I didn't realise the picture was so bad.

Regards

Martyn

Roy · #4 12-07-17, 01:47 PM

Hi Martyn,

Not that bad but coupled with my eyes..

I would like to see a pic of the back of the first one if possible? Can't ID it but just interested.

Cheerio,

Roy

Martyn123 · #5 12-07-17, 01:58 PM

Hi Roy

Here is the back of the first one.

Regards

Martyn

btns · #6 12-07-17, 05:02 PM

The first button has a generic design with the cypher of Queen Victoria.
The floppy shank indicates it is for lower ranks.

Martyn123 · #7 12-07-17, 05:04 PM

Many thanks. I have a set of these. I am wandering if it is something to do with the courts or Royal household.

Regards

Martyn

Cribyn · #8 12-07-17, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martyn123

Many thanks. I have a set of these. I am wandering if it is something to do with the courts or Royal household.

Regards

Martyn

In my view a court or royal household button would be much better quality. I suspect this is just a general pattern 'VR' button possibly used by many different organisations both military and civil.

Roger

Martyn123 · #9 12-07-17, 06:56 PM

Many thanks Roger. Yes I think that you are right. Will have to wait until someone recognises it. It's probably as you suggest a universal issue of some kind.

Regards

Martyn