Victorian Volunteer Force uniform button, 24mm size, executed in white and associated with Britain’s nineteenth-century auxiliary military units. This button features the standard general service device in clear relief, incorporating a Victoria-crowned royal arms, all produced in white metal consistent with period uniform fittings.
The Volunteer Force, established in 1859 in response to invasion fears, comprised locally raised units across the United Kingdom, including rifle, artillery, and engineer volunteers. The crown motif reflects service under Queen Victoria, placing this example firmly within the Victorian era. Buttons of this type were worn across a wide range of volunteer uniforms, providing a standardised yet recognisable symbol of auxiliary military service.
Manufactured in white metal with a loop shank fitting to the reverse, this example provides a well-defined representation of nineteenth-century Volunteer Force insignia. Volunteer buttons are collected as examples of Victorian militaria, auxiliary force history, and British military uniform components.
Dimensions
24mm diameter
Condition
Very good overall condition with a well-preserved white metal finish and clear detailing. Minor signs of age-related wear and service use may be present. Shank to the reverse remains intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs are evident.
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