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Military Train Button
Hi all.
i was looking for info about this button but now have what i need so will leave this up so others can view. It is the first time i have come across this button in NZ. It was found at a 1800's British Camp in NZ Info i found online: British MILITARY TRAIN Uniform Button: 1840s, Queen Victoria Crown, HTF Back Mark- Smith Kemp & Wright, Birmingham, Brass, Convex Dome First photo is from google. 2nd photo is what i found. Last edited by Relic Hunter; 22-07-18 at 10:05 AM. Reason: extra photo added |
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Hello
Your 'Military Train' button dates from around 1856 to 1869. Very briefly, the 'Military Train' is just one of several units that after a long and complicated history eventually became the Army Service Corps in 1888. Roger |
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Thanks very much
just finished reading a report on them when they were here in NZ. |
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Military Train Photos
Photos of military train soldiers
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Found this, can someone date this?
Backside: Firmin&sons London. Thank you! |
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