| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/02597.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Button |
| Physical description | Gilded brass |
| Maker |
Smith & Wright Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, West Midlands, Birmingham |
| Date made | c 1870-1880 |
| Conflict |
Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
Tunic button: General Service, New South Wales Military Forces
Description
Gilded brass military button of medium size with solid back and drop shank. Maker's name is stamped into the back and surrounded with a decorative stamped edge. Top of button has a Victorian crown over the entwined initials of the Royal Cipher, 'VR'.
History / Summary
This button was originally sewn to the scarlet tunic of the 2nd New South Wales Infantry Regiment (REL/02597.001). It was removed from the tunic and replaced with buttons of a later period and the correct colour (silver) to match the tunic which was made in 1887. Only permanent and partially paid members of the NSW Military Forces wore gold coloured buttons and lace.