I.D. On this button - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Irv · #1 27-05-23, 11:55 PM

Hi Guys,
Can anyone help with an ID on this button please.
Regards
Irv

Paul Spellman · #2 28-05-23, 05:15 PM

Irv,
It’s a 99th Regt of Foot Coatee button, the use of that crown down to their Scottish heritage before they became the 2nd Wiltshire
Paul

Irv · #3 28-05-23, 10:35 PM

Cheers Paul,
What years did they use that button?
Regards
Irv

Paul Spellman · #4 29-05-23, 03:28 PM

Hi Irv
From 1824 (their formation) to probably early 1840’s
They and other Scottish Regiments started adopting the Doublet around the latter date.
Your button being open back likely puts it in the earlier period of wear.
Paul

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Originally Posted by Irv

Cheers Paul,
What years did they use that button?
Regards
Irv

3dg · #5 29-05-23, 07:06 PM

Nice button, is it ground dug?
Chris

Irv · #6 01-06-23, 12:07 PM

Yes

Irv · #7 01-06-23, 12:08 PM

Cheers Paul

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Spellman

Hi Irv
From 1824 (their formation) to probably early 1840’s
They and other Scottish Regiments started adopting the Doublet around the latter date.
Your button being open back likely puts it in the earlier period of wear.
Paul