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Description: | A fragment of a copper alloy militia button dating to the Post Medieval period. The button is of the Essex Militia and bears a moulded design of a crown with S at one side and ESS below. The button when complete would have a diameter of 20.7mm and it measures 12.8mm wide, 5.9mm thick and weighs 2.59g. The inner surface has been gilded and also bears worn lettering.The Militia were part of the Essex regiment, active between 1741 before being eventually disbanded in 1919. This button appears to be earlier in design.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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