| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL36254 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Button |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
C. Anderson, Sydney |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
White metal button : New South Wales Military Forces 1880-1901
Description
White metal button with the Southern Cross central, surmounted by the Imperial State Crown. The cross is encircled with the text ' Military Forces NSW' with a hammer at the bottom. The maker's details ' C. ANDERSON SYDNEY' have been impressed on the reverse. A lug has been soldered on for attachment to uniform.
History / Summary
The history of this button is unknown. Buttons of this type were worn on the uniforms of the New South Wales Military Forces between 1880-1901.