Northamptonshire Regiment brass uniform button, dating from the early twentieth century through to the post-war period. The regiment was established in 1881 through the amalgamation of the 48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment of Foot and the 58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot, as part of the Childers Reforms of the British Army. The newly formed regiment retained the Northamptonshire title and subsequently served in the Boer War, the First World War and the Second World War, earning a distinguished service record across numerous theatres.
This pattern features the King’s Crown, identifying it with the reigns of Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII and George VI. Manufactured in brass, the button represents the traditional metal uniform insignia worn by personnel of the Northamptonshire Regiment before the introduction of Queen Elizabeth II’s Crown following the accession in 1952. The regiment continued under its original title until 1958, when it amalgamated with the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment and the Leicestershire Regiment to form the 2nd East Anglian Regiment. An attractive example of British regimental uniform insignia, suitable for collectors of infantry buttons and historic county regiments.
Dimensions: Approximately 18.5mm diameter.
Condition: Good. Please refer to the photographs for details of the button’s design, brass surface and reverse fitting.
