West Kent Yeomanry Cavalry uniform button, measuring approximately 23mm in diameter. This regimental button is associated with the West Kent Yeomanry Cavalry, a historic British cavalry unit whose origins lay in the yeomanry movement of the late 18th century.
The West Kent Yeomanry was raised to provide protection against the French Revolutionary government and remained in service until 1901, when its name changed to the “West Kent Imperial Yeomanry (Queen’s Own)”. Regimental buttons such as this are useful pieces of uniform insignia, providing an identifiable connection to the regiment and its cavalry traditions.
This button is of particular interest to collectors of West Kent Yeomanry militaria, British cavalry buttons, Yeomanry insignia, British Army uniform buttons, and regimental military collectables. It would complement collections of Yeomanry badges, shoulder titles, buttons and other items associated with Britain’s early cavalry formations.
At approximately 23mm, the button represents the smaller service or uniform button size used for military dress and is suitable for display, research or inclusion within a wider collection of British regimental buttons.
Dimensions
Approx. 23mm diameter
Condition
Good overall condition, with age-related wear and minor surface marks consistent with previous use and storage. Regimental detailing remains clearly defined.
