IV RIDG

[3748 Hussar]

Hi all,

Any ideas when this button was worn

Cheers in advance

Tony C

[3748 Hussar]

The button 😀

[beau90]

If the button is silver, uncertain from photo, circa 1820 to 1830.

[3748 Hussar]

Hi Beau,
Yes silver 😃😃😃😃

Many thanks

Tony C

Originally Posted by beau90

If the button is silver, uncertain from photo, circa 1820 to 1830.

[davidwyke]

Hi Chaps

They were worn until c. 1830 but I believe they were introduced prior to 1820. Could be wrong!

David

[3748 Hussar]

Hi all ,

I take it these were the last pattern button worn by the IV RIDG

Cheers

Tony c

[beau90]

Yes last pattern, I believe used from 1902 till amalgamation with 7th.

[davidwyke]

Hi Chaps

As "Beau 90" says, they are the last pattern worn but they are believed to have been introduced in 1904.

They were also worn beyond the 1922 amalgamation as the two regiments maintained separate regimental squadrons for several years, until fully integrated. So, the buttons were actually worn until c.1929/1930.

David