Victorian 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) Brass Button – 18mm

Victorian 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) brass button, 18mm example of British cavalry uniform insignia associated with the 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) during the reign of Queen Victoria.

The button design features the regiment’s distinctive lancer insignia in relief beneath the Victorian crown. The brass construction reflects standard 19th-century British military manufacture, intended for durability and regular polishing on cavalry service dress uniforms.

Buttons of this type were worn on lancer tunics and other cavalry uniform garments by officers and enlisted personnel of the regiment, serving both a practical fastening function and as a visible symbol of regimental identity. The 18mm size corresponds to use on smaller uniform areas such as cuffs, shoulder straps, or secondary fastening points.

The 12th Royal Lancers were a distinguished light cavalry regiment of the British Army, with a long service history in reconnaissance and mounted duties throughout the Victorian era and beyond. Lancer regiments were particularly noted for their distinctive uniforms and ceremonial traditions, which strongly influenced their insignia design.

Manufactured in brass with a shank fitting to the reverse, this example represents a classic piece of Victorian cavalry uniform hardware suitable for collectors of British military and lancer regiment insignia.

Dimensions
18mm diameter

Condition
Good overall antique condition, with clear detailing and a well-preserved brass surface. Light wear, minor marks, and age-related patina consistent with period use may be present. The reverse shank remains intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs are evident.