Record ID: FAKL-8C5C55
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy (brass) button bearing the number '83' above which is a crown. The button is made from three components; a dished cover bearing the raised inscription, a flat backing plate, now corroded but bearing an inscription in impressed letters part of which reads ...GLAN... In the centre of the backing plate is a wire loop. This button was issued to the 83rd, 'County of Dublin' Regiment of Foot. The regiment was raised in 1793 and was in existence until 1881 which is was amalgamated with the 86th, County Down, regiment to form the Royal Irish Rifles. Diameter 20.2mm, Height 8.7mm,…
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2018
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Record ID: FAKL-FB4AF5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy button, domed, hollow underside containing a 5.8mm diameter loop cast or soldered into place. This is crushed and now lies parallel to the button's back. The face of the button bears a recessed panel which contains, in relief, three cannon, set in a vertical column. Above them is band containing three bezants separated by stacks of cannon balls. The underside bore an inscription, now damaged by corrosion but the letters '..I LL.......ARP...can be read which must represent part of the manufacturer's name.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2011
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