Historical information

The buttons were in item 147 donated by Bill Jeffers VX52782 9th Div 2nd AIF. Refer 147 for his service details.

Physical description

1. Button plain khaki, no markings, bakelite
2. Button, domed, khaki, brass
3. Button, insignia British Coat of Arms, brass
4. Button, insignia British Coat of Arms, brass
5. Button, insignia British Coat of Arms, brass
6. Button, insignia British Coat of Arms, brass
7. Button, insignia British Coat of Arms, brass
8. Button, insignia British Coat of Arms, brass
9. Button, insignia British Coat of Arms, brass
10. Button, insignia British Coat of Arms, brass
11. Button, insignia British Coat of Arms, brass
12. Button, insignia Royal Dragoons, brass

Inscriptions & markings

.2) Made by Firmin, London
.3) Made by Gaunt, London
.4) Made by Firmin, London from inside Italian grenade case of Bill Jeffers see #147
.5) Made by Hammont Turner & Sons Ltd, Birmingham
.6) Made by Firmin & Sons Ltd, London
.7) J R Gaunt & Son Ltd, London - on rear
.8) Smith & Wright Limited, Birmingham - on rear
.9) Smith & Wright Limited, Birmingham - on rear
.10) J R Gaunt & Son Ltd, London - on rear
.11) Buttons Limited - on rear
.12) Smith & Wright Limited, Birmingham - on rear