Royal East Kent (The Duke of Connaught’s Own) Yeomanry (Mounted Rifles) uniform button, 19.5mm size, executed in brass and dating to circa 1901–c.1920 pattern. This button features the regiment’s recognised device in clear relief, incorporating a crowned Horse of Kent with the regimental title in a surrounding circlet, set within a bordered field consistent with early twentieth-century mounted unit uniform fittings.
The Royal East Kent Yeomanry was a Territorial cavalry regiment of the British Army, later serving in mounted rifles and other roles during the early twentieth century, including the period of the Second Boer War and the First World War. The designation “Duke of Connaught’s Own” reflects royal patronage by Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, while the crowned design denotes service under the British sovereign during the reigns of King Edward VII and King George V. Buttons of this type were worn on tunics and service dress, forming part of regimental identity.
Manufactured in brass with a loop shank fitting to the reverse, this example provides a well-defined representation of British yeomanry insignia from the Edwardian and First World War era. Yeomanry buttons are collected as examples of Territorial cavalry history, British Army uniform components, and early twentieth-century militaria.
Dimensions
19.5mm diameter
Condition
Very good overall condition with a well-preserved brass 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.
