Button Have not seen this one before

[Destro1918]

Sorry for the poor quality of the image.

This is a large WM Volunteers?
QVC VR Submarine Miners Button
Maker marked Hobson & sons 3-5 Lexington St

Was this unit part of the Royal Engineers?

Thanks for looking

[Cribyn]

Yes, part of Royal Engineers volunteer network responsible for port and coastal defence, amongst other things. If you 'Google' submarine miners you will find a little information about the various units.

Roger

[Destro1918]

Thankyou for the lead Roger, what an interesting unit, and one of their units was located close to me (Hull) serving the River Humber.

Although not a Button collector as such,I would certainly like one of their Helmet Plates.

Regards

[yorkstone]

Very nice unusual button great find.

Regards

Stephen

[Destro1918]

Hi Stephen

Have you got one of there Helmet plates stashed away in your ever growing collection by any chance.?

Regards

[yorkstone]

Not yet my friend I must try harder

Stephen