Manufactured in gilt metal, this 14.5mm uniform button features the traditional fouled anchor surmounted by the King’s Crown, identifying it as the pattern worn between 1901 and 1953 during the reigns of Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, and George VI.
The 14.5mm size was used for smaller areas of naval uniform where a more discreet button was required, including cuffs, sleeves, and other detailed uniform applications. Manufactured in gilt metal, these buttons provided a smart and durable appearance while displaying the instantly recognisable fouled anchor emblem that has represented British naval service for centuries.
This pattern of Royal Navy button was worn during a defining era of maritime history. Personnel wearing this insignia served through the First World War, the inter-war period, and the World War II era. During both World Wars, Royal Navy officers and ratings served aboard the world’s largest fleets, including battleships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, aircraft carriers, and escort vessels.
The Royal Navy played a vital role in protecting Britain’s maritime lifelines, including the blockade of Germany during the First World War, the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War, Arctic convoy operations, Mediterranean campaigns, and major amphibious operations. Buttons of this pattern would have been worn by sailors involved in these historic events.
Following the accession of Elizabeth II in 1952, Royal Navy insignia transitioned from the King’s Crown to the Queen’s Crown pattern, making surviving examples from the 1901–1953 period representative of the naval service of the Edwardian, First World War, and Second World War generations.
Original Royal Navy King’s Crown buttons are highly collected by enthusiasts of naval history, maritime memorabilia, and British military uniform insignia due to their attractive design and historical associations.
Manufactured in gilt metal and retaining its original reverse shank fitting, this example represents an authentic and collectable piece of British naval history.
Dimensions
14.5mm diameter
Condition
Good overall original condition. Light wear, minor surface marks, and signs of uniform use or storage may be present. The original reverse shank remains intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs evident
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