Rifles and Light Infantry regiments’ uniform button of the 1901–1953 pattern, featuring the traditional strung bugle emblem associated with British light infantry units. This 18mm “ball” type button is manufactured in black plastic or composite material, with the bugle horn and strings rendered in relief on a domed face surmounted by the King’s Crown, reflecting production methods of the early to mid-twentieth century.
The strung bugle is the long-established symbol of rifle and light infantry regiments, representing skirmishing, speed, and battlefield communication. The use of non-metallic (plastic/composition) buttons became more common during the Second World War due to material shortages, offering a lightweight and cost-effective alternative while maintaining regimental identity. This pattern, incorporating the King’s Crown period (1901–1953), was widely used across numerous rifle and light infantry units of the British Army.
Manufactured in moulded plastic with an integral or attached shank to the reverse, this example provides a representative piece of wartime and immediate post-war uniform hardware. Such buttons are collected as examples of British Army insignia, rifle regiment memorabilia, and Second World War-era uniform components.
Dimensions
18mm diameter
Condition
Very good overall condition with clear moulded detailing and intact structure. Minor signs of age-related wear may be present. Shank to the reverse remains secure. No significant damage or repairs are evident.
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