ROYAL MERCHANT NAVY 3 x Brass Uniform Buttons +2 FLAT BRASS BUTTONS.

ROYAL MERCHANT NAVY

3 x Brass Buttons

+ 2 other flat brass buttons with Coat of Arms

These buttons were used on uniforms of a Merchant Navy Officer, similar to Royal Navy buttons. The raised design depicts a slightly modified naval crown before an anchor within a braided rope surround. The reverse displays a maker's mark. The naval crown, of alternate sterns and topsails, dates back to the early 18th century and is also known as Nelson's crown, as it was used to commemorate his victory at Copenhagen in 1801. The official uniform of the Merchant Navy was introduced by the Board of Trade in 1918. An officer's uniform jacket displays eight brass buttons running vertically down the front in two rows, while six buttons distinguish those who are not officers.

22mm with Crown = Brass Navy uniform button.

Brass Buttons = 1 made by W.M. Scully Ltd., Montreal, Canada.

2 made by Bliss Bros, Birmingham, England. 

CONDITION:  All a bit of wear and oxidation, can be cleaned. Uncleaned.

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