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Old 07-09-23, 03:18 PM
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Any idea on this one?
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Old 07-09-23, 03:19 PM
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Old 07-09-23, 03:23 PM
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Another button and a buckle came out of the ground on the same day.
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Hi Irv

I think the first button is Victorian Grenadier Guards, the buckle looks Victorian Royal Navy.

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Hi Guys,
Any idea on this one?
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Looks like Grenadier Guards to me VR and reversed VR intertwined above a grenade.

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Could we have a closer image of the second button please.

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Old 07-09-23, 04:22 PM
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Many thanks, 35th Regiment of Foot, if you scroll down on the attached link you'll see another example of this button. Sure Tiger Pete will like to see this.

https://asahelena.wixsite.com/milita...0-regt-of-foot

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Hi All,

As has been said, this is a 35th of Foot (what looks like a silver plated Officer's 1822-1829 coatee) button. Battle honour, 'Maida' may denote flank company as they received this honour some 10 years before the rest of the regt. I have one in my album and Hawthorn's right, it's one of my favourites!

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Old 07-09-23, 06:04 PM
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Thanks Simon and Pete, the button was found on the Isle of Wight. It’s in great condition considering it’s probable been in the ground for a couple of hundred years.
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Irv,

Any maker mark still visible to the reverse?

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Best I can do if it helps
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We also find a fare amount of these volunteer buttons.
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