East India United Service Club tunic button, 27mm size, associated with this historic gentlemen’s club linked to British military and civil service personnel connected with India. This button features the club’s recognised device in clear relief, typically incorporating a crowned emblem with a surrounding title, all executed in gilt consistent with high-quality civilian uniform fittings.
The East India United Service Club was established in London in the mid-nineteenth century, serving as a social and professional institution for officers and officials of the East India Company and later the British Indian administration. Buttons of this type were worn on club livery or staff uniforms, reflecting the prestige and identity of the institution and its association with the British Empire.
Manufactured in gilt or brass metal with a loop shank fitting to the reverse, this example provides a well-defined representation of colonial-era club insignia. East India United Service Club buttons are collected as examples of British colonial history, club regalia, and uniform components.
Made by Wilcox Woodrow & Co. (circa 1850-1900).
Dimensions
27mm diameter
Condition
Very good overall condition with clear detailing and a well-preserved finish. Minor signs of age-related wear and use are present. The shank to the reverse remains intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs are evident.
