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43mm QVC Button ID help
Evening Gents,
I am going through my old Firmin sample collection getting ready to put an album up & would like a bit of help with an ID please, this large (43mm) button came with the badges. It's a lovely gilt button FIRMIN & SONS LD STRAND LONDON marked to the rear, I realise it probably has no military connection but just wondered if anyone knew what it was, it's too nice to remain unidentified!! Many thanks for any help, Wilf. PS the photo doesn't show the gilt finish too well!! |
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The cross on the right hand shield, Northumbria possibly ?
Andy
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Leave to carry on Sir please. |
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It seems Albert Edward, Prince of Wales' coat of arms on the left and on the right his wife Princess Alexandra's arms. Above to the left the royal crest, in the middle the Heir-apparent to the throne's crown and to the right the Prince of Wales' feathers. This would date the button between 1863 when they were married and 1901 when he became King Edward VII.
Rgds, Thomas |
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Very nice button Wilf.
I don't know the answer but I have this one which has a similar theme? 28mm FIRMIN LONDON back mark. Rob |
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Thanks for the replies Gents, much appreciated as always.
Wilf |
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Your button is from the National Provincial Bank of England regards, |
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rob |
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It's a livery button in that size.
You'll find matching size buttons worn on the state livery coats for the footmen in the royal household. |
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heres the large size one that I had.
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The year the bank was founded (1833) is on the button.
Can you find it? |
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So it is, right at the bottom.
Rob |
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