Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) anodised regimental button, dating from the post-war period and bearing the Queen Elizabeth II Crown, introduced following Queen Elizabeth II’s accession in 1952. The Royal Horse Guards, popularly known as The Blues, was a senior British cavalry regiment with a distinguished history dating back to its formation in 1661. As part of the Household Cavalry, the regiment undertook ceremonial duties as well as mounted and armoured service, seeing action in numerous campaigns throughout its history.
The button represents the regiment’s distinctive uniform insignia during the period immediately preceding its amalgamation with the Royal Dragoons in 1969, when the two regiments combined to form The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons). Manufactured in gold-coloured anodised aluminium, this lightweight and durable material became widely used for British military uniform buttons during the post-war period. The 25.5mm size is consistent with the larger uniform button pattern. An attractive example of Household Cavalry insignia, suitable for collectors of British regimental buttons and twentieth-century military uniform items.
Dimensions: Approximately 25.5mm diameter.
Condition: Good. Please refer to the photographs for details of the button’s design, anodised surface and reverse fitting.
