Buttons submitted for identification and dating, please.

[Terra Nova]

Submitted are 16 buttons that I been unable to positively identify, or am unsure of the date of usage. Numbers for each are at the bottom right hand side. Any assistance in identifying these buttons and their approximate dates of service would be appreciated. Thank you.

1. Rimmed, gilt, 25 mm. Fixed shank, spun back and no back mark.
2. No rim, gilt, 24.5 mm. Fixed shank, spun back, back mark "FIRMIN &SONS LD.LONDON”
3. No rim, gilt, 19.5 mm. Mounted letters ""QH"?. Fixed shank, spun back, back mark "FIRMIN &SONS LD.LONDON”
4. Rimmed, gilt?, 22.5 mm. Fixed shank, crimped back, back mark "TREBLE STANDD.EXTRA RICH."
5. No rim, gilt, 23.5 mm. Fixed shank, spun back, back mark "FIRMIN & SONS LD.LONDON. PATENT 26.”
6. Rimmed, brass, 25.5 mm. Fixed shank, crimped back, back mark "HOBSON & SON'S. LONDON.W"
7. No rim, darkened white metal, 22 mm. Fixed shank, spun back, back mark "S ISAAC.CAMPBELL. & CO. LONDON."
8. No rim, gilt, 15.5 mm. Mounted letters ""MSCC"? Fixed shank, spun back, back mark "FIRMIN & SONS LD."
9. No rim, brass, 23.5 mm. Recessed, floating shank, crimped back, back mark "SAMUEL BROTHERS LD. LONDON."
10. No rim, darkened/bronze copper, 24.5 mm. Fixed shank, spun back, back mark "(Prince of Wales feathers) JENNENS & CO. LONDON."
11. No rim, brass, 22 mm. Fixed shank, crimped back, back mark "J.H.JOHNSON & CO.ALIGARH.U.P."
12. No rim, white metal, 23.5 mm. Brazed shank, crimped back, back mark "STILLWELL & SON.LONDON."
13. No rim, gilt, 14.5 mm. Mounted letters "WR reversed?" under crown. Fixed shank, spun back, no back mark.
14. No rim, white metal. 15.5 mm. Letters appear to be "M.S.W.R." Fixed shank, crimped back, back mark "V & R BLAKEMORE. BIRM."
15. Raised rim, gilt, 23 mm. Fixed shank, spun back, back mark "BUTTONS LTD B'HAM. TRADE (crossed swords) MARK.
16. No rim, gilt, 22.5 mm. Mounted letters “LRC” under crown. Brazed shank, spun back, back mark “JENNENS & Co. LONDON.”

Kindest regards to all,

Tim

[Phillip Herring]

1 and 2 - Royal Guernsey Militia

[Buttonman]

7. Volunteer Corps of Old Blues Company, 2nd [South Middlesex] Corps, Middlesex Rifle Volunteers. 1859 - 1908?

8. M.S.V.R., Malay Straits Volunteer Regiment. Pre 1941? My mistake this is button No.14 not No.8.

9. 265th [The Queen's Own] Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery.

11. Madras Police. Pre 1947.

Regards,

David.

[irishhorse]

15 is Irish post office.

[Buttonman]

3. Quorn Hunt, dress button.

6. Staffordshire Rifle Volunteers. 1859 - 1908?

Cheers,

David.

[Chipper]

Originally Posted by Buttonman

7. Volunteer Corps of Old Blues Company, 2nd [South Middlesex] Corps, Middlesex Rifle Volunteers. 1859 - 1908?

8. M.S.V.R., Malay Straits Volunteer Regiment. Pre 1941?

9. 265th [The Queen's Own] Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery.

11. Madras Police. Pre 1947.

Regards,

David.

Hi David, just for my info, what makes #9 the 265th, and not either 20th London, or Kent Cyclist? I ask as I'm curious, not suggesting you're wrong.

Cheers, Tim

[Buttonman]

Originally Posted by Chipper

Hi David, just for my info, what makes #9 the 265th, and not either 20th London, or Kent Cyclist? I ask as I'm curious, not suggesting you're wrong.

Cheers, Tim

Hi Tim,

It is listed as such by Howard Ripley in Buttons of the British Army 1855-1970 in the Royal Regiment of Artillery [T.& A.V.R.] section, button number 383.

Regards,

David.

[btns]

Buttonman mislabeled his No 8. It is No. 14.

No 8. has multiple M... Hunt Club options
I have found it as Monmouthshire Hunt Club, Meath Hunt club. The Melbourne Hunt Club has identical script letters on a flat button (ref. Mrs. Squire's book)

[Buttonman]

Originally Posted by btns

Buttonman mislabeled his No 8. It is No. 14.

No 8. has multiple M... Hunt Club options
I have found it as Monmouthshire Hunt Club, Meath Hunt club. The Melbourne Hunt Club has identical script letters on a flat button (ref. Mrs. Squire's book)

Thanks btns,

Yes you are right, I have confused No.8 with No.14. I have put a note on my original post.

David.

[altcar73]

15. is Irish Customs & Excise.

[Terra Nova]

Thank you, Phil. This is greatly appreciated.

all the best,

Tim

[Terra Nova]

Many thanks, David. The unknowns are rapidly diminishing!

all the best,

Tim

[Terra Nova]

Thank you, btns. Yes, the do seem to be several possibilities, all equally plausible.

all the best,

Tim

[Terra Nova]

Originally Posted by altcar73

15. is Irish Customs & Excise.

Thank you, altcar. Another one bites the dust!

[Terra Nova]

Originally Posted by Buttonman

3. Quorn Hunt, dress button.

6. Staffordshire Rifle Volunteers. 1859 - 1908?

Cheers,

David.

Thank you, David. You're knocking them down in quick succession. Most obliged!

all the best,

Tim