Historical information

No information is known about Mrs Mc Lean or her father.
These buttons appear to come from a British Navy uniform and may date back to the 19th century as British Navy buttons today have a crown on top of the anchor. .

Significance

These buttons have local provenance but the details are unknown. They are very good examples of early British naval Buttons so have considerable significance.
the 1970's mounting of these buttons has been retained for historical reasons

Physical description

Six brass concave circular buttons and two smaller identical buttons secured through a crudely cut rectangular piece of cardboard. The buttons feature a raised anchor and rope. The back of the cardboard has blue lined paper adhered to it. Through the paper are pieces of brass rings.

Inscriptions & markings

Naval buttons given by Mrs McLean of he father's Uniform