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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy three piece composite button dating to the 19th century. The button is of the 19th Berkshire Volunteer Rifles, which existed in the latter part of the 19th century. The decorated face of the button depicts the number '19' within an eight-pointed star, outside of which is a solid circular border and the legend 'BERKSHIRE VOLUNTEER RIFLES' around. The backmark on this button is not visible, but other examples are marked 'DOUGHTY & CO ST MARTIN'S LANE' (for Benjamin Doughty of London) and it is presumed that this is the same for this example. The button is preserved in very good condition, measuring 21.01mm in diameter, 11.39mm thick, and weighing 5.14 grammes.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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