City of Dublin Steam Packet Company officer’s uniform button, 24mm size, associated with this prominent Irish shipping company of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This gilt button features the company’s recognised device in crisp relief, typically incorporating a harp surmounting a fouled anchor, with a striped background and roped border, all executed in a rich gilt finish characteristic of officer-grade maritime uniform fittings.
The City of Dublin Steam Packet Company, founded in 1822, operated passenger and mail services between Ireland and Great Britain, becoming one of the most important shipping lines of its time. Buttons of this type were worn by ship’s officers as part of formal maritime uniforms, reflecting both rank and company affiliation. The use of gilt metal denotes higher-quality manufacture suitable for officers and ceremonial dress.
Manufactured in gilt metal with a loop shank fitting to the reverse, this example provides a well-defined representation of historic maritime uniform insignia. Such buttons are collected as examples of nautical memorabilia, merchant navy uniform fittings, and Irish maritime history.
Dimensions
24mm diameter
Condition
Very good overall condition with a bright gilt finish and clear detailing. Minor signs of age-related wear may be present. Shank to the reverse remains intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs are evident.
