Militia Artillery button?

[badger123]

I would like thoughts on this button I picked up recently with a few other items. I don't know much about buttons but I'm assuming it is a militia button because its in white metal.

It seems the makers name is Hobson and Sons and the word ?lexington.

There also appears to be some writing engraved (perhaps by the soldier) beneath the loop but I can't make out what it says.

Many thanks

Ivan

[revdougal]

Volunteer Arty wore this button 1873-1901; Militia Arty also wore it 1873-1882, but then changed to the gilt and brass versions of the (Regular) Royal Artillery. (See the Litchfield booklet on Gunner buttons)

[54Bty]

18 Lexington St London, is what you can not read.

Marc

[badger123]

Thanks for that.

Sorry don't have the Lichfield booklet but any idea about the word lexington (with a letter before it I can't read)?

Ivan

[badger123]

Thanks Marc, must have been writing same time as you.

[CftD]

Actually, what you can't read is 1, 3 & 5 Lexington St., London - which is the trading address of Hobsons. It is a Volunteer officers' tunic button, pre 1901. David

[badger123]

Thank you for that David.

[54Bty]

Originally Posted by Counsel for the Defence

Actually, what you can't read is 1, 3 & 5 Lexington St., London - which is the trading address of Hobsons. It is a Volunteer officers' tunic button, pre 1901. David

You are correct, now I have my other specs on.

Marc

[CftD]

Originally Posted by 54Bty

You are correct, now I have my other specs on.

Marc

Should have gone to .................................... whoops, forgot ! David