Historical information

Button is an example of sample used to ensure standard of manufacture among local contractors. See item 9806.

Physical description

Round button, gold-coloured. Shank attachment. Raised military insignia in middle of button. Paper identification tag, sealed with lead seal.

Inscriptions & markings

Button - raised military insignia - a cross within a cog, crown at top of cross. Verso - "STOKES/MELB." impressed.
Tag (handwritten) - "8455-66-025-9877" "ITEM 13" "BUTTON INSIGNIA/ARMY APPRENTICE, GOLD ANODIZED LINE 40" "STOKE (A'ASIA)/V113055)" "7-9-87/ [signature]"