Button Identification

[4966Ian]

Thanks Roger,

Sure enough nos. 409 - and there it is. Went through the book twice - Couldn't see it for looking!!

Best wishes

Ian

[High Wood]

Originally Posted by Cribyn

Hello High Wood

According to Neville Poulsom's books on Indian Army Buttons, the button used by the 1st Battalion, 12th Frontier Force Regiment 1922-1947 was "Plume of the Prince of Wales. No rim. White metal". Somewhat different from that which Ian has queried as his has a crown, is mounted and in gilt. Always a chance that this is a variant, of course.

Ian

The 'SR' button is illustrated as 409 in 'Rifle Volunteer Buttons' Second Edition of 2007, described as "script initials 'SR' below a crown, silver; white metal".

Roger

Roger,

you are quite correct. I should have said that the design is similar to the button worn by the 1st Battalion, 12th Frontier Force Regiment. My observation was based simply on looking at the image and not on a careful reading of the button's description.

Simon.