This is the newest section of this website that was originally outside of the sphere we set ourselves. However such are quality of some newly discovered regular units buttons that we have decided to record the lesser known or unrecorded types here.

This is not aimed to be definitive but does now represent a very good selection of pre 1855 Regular units. If you find or have an early one not shown here please do send it in as there are many known types not recorded here and of course new ones are showing up all the time. Post 1855 tunic buttons are not recorded here as by that point issues were far more regulated and the excellent works by Howard Ripley cover them in more detail than we could ever hope to. For earlier items Major Parkyn's work remains the definitive but with the ever improving technology that means more are being found by metal detectorists every year, we hope he would appreciate our efforts to build upon and 'keep updated' his work.

Regiment of Foot No's 21-40-

22nd Regt of Foot

Ref No: 242-

Image Source: UK Detector Finds Database

Notes: This button is similar to Parkyn's 206 but with the addition of two letters below the number 22. It is possible the letters are CR for Cheshire Regt although if so the R has been poorly struck

Description: Crowned 22 over CR (or CP) with Cheshire below

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 22mm ;

Metal: Pewter; Backmark: None ;

Date: c1820

Notes: A fine example to the Royal North British Fusiliers which was found in Antingua presumably a loss from when the Rget served in the West Indies.

Description: Crowned 21 over thistle within edge of leaves.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 25mm ;

Metal: Copper Alloy gilt, bone backed; Backmark: None;

Date: c1770-1780

21st Regt of Foot

Ref No: 473-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The third known type to the Regt.

Description: Crowned 21 with thistle spray below.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Slightly convex 25mm ;

Metal: Pewter; Backmark: None;

Date: c1800-1830

21st Regt of Foot

Ref No: 474-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The second style known to the 22nd (Cheshire) Regt of Foot.

Description: 22 within contnued wreath of laurel design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 22mm ;

Metal: Copper Allot gilt; Backmark: McGOWAN KING STREET SOHO LONDON;

Date: c1800-1810

22nd Regt of Foot

Ref No: 475-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The star type design remained popular with the 22nd for some time, this example is believed to be the earliest style.

Description: 22 within wreath within eight pointed star.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Slightly convex 21mm ;

Metal: Copper Alloy gilt; Backmark: I PROSSER CHARING CROSS;

Date: c1810-1820

22nd Regt of Foot

Ref No: 476-

Image Source: DP

Notes: A slightly later example of the star design that being heavy is presumably clay filled.

Description: 22 within wreath within eight pointed star.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 19.5mm ;

Metal: Copper Allot gilt; Backmark: None;

Date: c1820

22nd Regt of Foot

Ref No: 477-

Image Source: DP

23rd Regt of Foot

Ref No: 478-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The earliest design to Royal Welch Fusiliers has a coronet where ICH DIEN is placed on his example. Interesting the side scrolls on this style are blank and this style most likely applies to the 2nd battalion of 1804-14.

Description: 23 at base of PoW feathers with ICH DIEN above

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 13mm ;

Metal: Copper Aloy silver plated; Backmark: I McGOWAN KING STREET SOHO LONDON ;

Date: 1804-1814

24th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 479-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The maker is lilkely to be Samuel Firmin on this 24th (Warwickshire) Example. The 2nd title was not listed for the until around 1835 so.

Description: 24 engraved on plain design

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Slightly convex 25mm ;

Metal: Copper Aloy silver plated; Backmark: (Unreadable) ...STRAND;

Date: c1780-90

24th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 480-

Image Source: DP

Notes: A fine other ranks pewter example to the the 24th (Warwickshire) Regt of Foot.

Description: 24 engraved within continuous leave design design

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 24mm ;

Metal: Pewter; Backmark: None;

Date: c1780-1797

25th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 481-

Image Source: DP

Notes: A finely raised design that was probably in use for senior NCOs, the 25th only remained as Sussex until 1805 so any such design with 25 & SUSSEX included must pre dates this.

Description: 25 within circle SUSSEX above and REGT below

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 23mm ;

Metal: Copper Alloy; Backmark: None;

Date: 1782-1797

25th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 482-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 25th became the Kings Own Borderers in 1805 , the earlier design such as this does not have the word 'THE' at the beginning.

Description: 25 under crown with KINGS OWN BORDERERS around.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 25mm ;

Metal: Copper Alloy, gilt; Backmark: JENNENS LONDON (with PoW feathers);

Date: c1820

25th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 483-

Image Source: DP

Notes: This design was used by the Light Company only who continued to wear the scarlet coatee whilst otherwise dressed as Rifles .

Description: 25 on plain background.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 14mm ;

Metal: Copper Alloy, gilt; Backmark: None;

Date: c1809-1820

26th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 484-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 26th became the Cameronians Regt of Foot in 1786.

Description: 26 within continuous leaf design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 18.5mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered; Backmark: Charles Jennens London +PoW feathers;

Date: 1808-1820

27th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 485-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The raised design as shown was believed used by senior NCOs. The title ENNISKILLEN (note spelling) was used by officers in the earlier period and later was canged to INNISKILLING.

Description: ENNISKILLEN over castle atop of 27.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 19mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered; Backmark: None;

Date: c1803-1820

28th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 486-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 28th became the North Gloucestershire Regt of Foot in 1782.

Description: Lion surmounting crown atop of 28.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex17mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered; Backmark: I Mc GOWAN LONDON;

Date: c1800-1820

29th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 487-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 29th became the Worcestershire Regt of Foot in 1782, this design was the second to use bone backs.

Description: 29 within single inner circle.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat17mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered; Backmark: None- bone backed;

Date: c1778-1787

29th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 488-

Image Source: DP

Notes: A pewter other ranks example to one of the early 29th designs.

Description: 29 within outer leave design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat17mm;

Metal: Pewter; Backmark: None;

Date: c1773-1787

29th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 489-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The ROLEIA title was granted to the 29th in March of 1812 and appeared on its buttons shortly after.

Description: 29 under ROLEIA withing wreath.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Slightly convex19mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy silvered; Backmark: C JENNENS (With PoW feathers);

Date: c1813-1825

30th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 490-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 30th Regt of Foot gained the Cambridgeshire title in 1782.

Description: 30 within plain inner circle.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 22mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy silvered; Backmark: S FIRMIN STRAND;

Date: c1784-1797

31st Regt of Foot

Ref No: 491-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 31st Regt of Foot gained the Huntingdonshire title in 1782. This style is believed to have stayed in use until around 1820.

Description: 31 within plain inner circle.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 23mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy silvered; Backmark: None;

Date: c1784-1797

31st Regt of Foot

Ref No: 492-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 31st Regt of Foot gained the Huntingdonshire title in 1782. This style is the earliest known other ranks design.

Description: 31 within outer roped rim design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 18mm;

Metal: Pewter; Backmark: None;

Date: c1770-1784

32nd Regt of Foot

Ref No: 493-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 32nd Regt of Foot gained the Cornwall title in 1782. This style had a long period of use by the Regt lasting until 1871 for other ranks and 1881 for officers.

Description: 32 within crowned lined garter design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 21mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy; Backmark: None;

Date: c1790-1810

33rd Regt of Foot

Ref No: 494-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 33rd Regt of Foot gained the 1st Yorkshire West Riding title in 1782.

Description: 33 on plain button.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 24mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silver sheet; Backmark: None;

Date: c1770-1780

33rd Regt of Foot

Ref No: 495-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 33rd Regt of Foot gained the 1st Yorkshire West Riding title in 1782.

Description: 33 within inner continuous wreath type design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 22mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silver sheet; Backmark: S FIRMIN STRAND;

Date: c1780-1795

33rd Regt of Foot

Ref No: 496-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 33rd Regt of Foot gained the 1st Yorkshire West Riding title in 1782. This design is very similar to Ref 495 but has more leafy florets

Description: 33 within inner continuous wreath type design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 15mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silver sheet; Backmark: H Y HEWETSON KING ST COVENT GARDEN;

Date: c1800-1820

34th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 497-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 34th Regt of Foot gained the Cumberland title in 1782.

Description: 34 within inner continuous wreath type design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 25mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silver sheet; Backmark: S FIRMIN STRAND;

Date: c1790-1797

34th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 498-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 34th Regt of Foot gained the Cumberland title in 1782.

Description: 34 within traditional wreath design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 21mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, gilt; Backmark:FIRMIN & SONS 153 STRAND LONDON;

Date: c1830-1840

34th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 499-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 34th Regt of Foot gained the Cumberland title in 1782. An other ranks issue one of two early designs known to he Regt.

Description: 34 within roped outer rim design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Slightly convex 21mm;

Metal: Pewter; Backmark: None;

Date: c1770-1780

35th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 500-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 35th Regt of Foot was the Dorsetshire Regt of Foot between 1782-1805 from when this design with the inner bead line around the numerals dates.

Description: 35 within eight pointed star.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 23mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered; Backmark:I McGOWAN KING ST SOHO LONDON;

Date: 1782-1805

35th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 501-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 35th Regt of Foot was the Sussex Regt of Foot between 1805-1832 from when this design dates.

Description: 35 within eight pointed star design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Slightly convex 21mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered; Backmark: Unreadable;

Date: 1805-1820

35th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 502-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 35th Regt of Foot was the Sussex Regt of Foot between 1805-1832 from when this design dates. The Maida battle honour was awarded to flank companies in 1808 and the entire regiment in 1818.

Description: 35 within garter reading MAIDA on star design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 20mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered; Backmark: McGOWAN GERRARD STREET LONDON;

Date: c1808-1820

36th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 503-

Image Source: DP

Notes: An officers example to the 36th Regt of Foot which was the Herefordshire Regt of Foot between 1782-1881.

Description: Crowned 36 within French scroll design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 18mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, gilt; Backmark: BAKER & SON BEDFORD ST COVT GARDEN;

Date: c1808-1820

36th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 504-

Image Source: DP

Notes: A senior NCOs example to the 36th Regt of Foot which was the Herefordshire Regt of Foot between 1782-1881.

Description: Crowned 36 within French scroll design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 18mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered; Backmark: T SHAW HEMMINGS ROW LONDON;

Date: c1808-1820

37th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 505-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 37th Regt of Foot was the North Hampshire Regt of Foot between 1782-1881.

Description: Crowned 37 within laurel wreath and under drape design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Slightly convex 22mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered; Backmark: None;

Date: c1790-1810

38th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 506-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 38th Regt of Foot was the 1st Staffordshire Regt of Foot between 1782-1881.

Description: Crowned 38 over 'Staffs' knot design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 16mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered; Backmark: Unreadable;

Date: c1800-1820

39th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 507-

Image Source: DP

Notes: The 39th Regt of Foot was the East Middlesex Regt of Foot between 1782-1807 and then the Dorestshire Regt of Foot from 1807-1881 and this design remained in use unchanged for a considerable period of time.

Description: Crowned 39 within French scroll design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 19mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy; Backmark: I GOOD BIRMINGH;

Date: c1800-1820

40th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 508-

Image Source: DP

Notes: A senior NCOs example to the 40th Regt of Foot who were the 2nd Somersetshire Regt of Foot between 1782-1881. This design has been recovered in the USA and thus was in use between 1776-1783.

Description: 40 within wreath all within enclosed floral outer rim decoration.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 22.5mm;

Metal: Base metal, gilt; Backmark: None;

Date: c1790-1810

40th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 509-

Image Source: DP

Notes: An other ranks example to the 40th Regt of Foot who were the 2nd Somersetshire Regt of Foot between 1782-1881 this design is also seen in gilt but is very rare.

Description: 40 with SOMERSETSHIRE REGT above and laurel sprays below.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 18mm;

Metal: Pewter; Backmark: None;

Date: c1782-c1790

40th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 510-

Image Source: DP

Notes: An officers example of a design that remained in use both for both officers and other ranks until 1881. The 40th Regt of Foot were the 2nd Somersetshire Regt of Foot between 1782-1881.

Description: 40 within laurel wreath.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 20mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy Gilt; Backmark: T SHAW LONDON;

Date: c1820-c1830

36th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 645-

Image Source: Will Helms

Notes: An early other ranks example found in Germany to the 36th Regt of Foot 1751-82 which gained the Herefordshire county title between 1782-1881.

Description: 36 within roped ring.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Flat 25mm;

Metal: Pewter; Backmark: None;

Date: c1770-1780

34th Regt of Foot

Ref No: 763-

Image Source: S. Gilmore

Notes: The 34th Regt of Foot gained the Cumberland title in 1782. One of three early designs now known to the Regt.

Description: 34 within leaf outer rim design.

Category: Regular Army;

Type of button: Slightly convex 21mm;

Metal: Copper Alloy; Backmark: None;

Date: c1780-1790

This is the newest section of this website that was originally outside of the sphere we set ourselves. However such are quality of some newly discovered regular units buttons that we have decided to record the lesser known or unrecorded types here.

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Regiment of Foot No's 21-40-

21st Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 473- ​

21st Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 474- ​

22nd Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 475- ​

22nd Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 476- ​

22nd Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 477- ​

23rd Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 478- ​

24th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 479- ​

24th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 480- ​

25th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 481- ​

25th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 482- ​

25th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 483- ​

26th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 484- ​

27th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 485- ​

28th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 486- ​

29th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 487- ​

29th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 488- ​

29th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 489- ​

30th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 490- ​

31st Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 491- ​

31st Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 492- ​

32nd Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 493- ​

33rd Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 494- ​

33rd Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 495- ​

33rd Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 496- ​

34th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 497- ​

34th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 498- ​

34th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 499- ​

35th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 500- ​

35th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 501- ​

35th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 502- ​

36th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 503- ​

36th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 504- ​

37th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 505- ​

38th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 506- ​

39th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 507- ​

40th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 508- ​

40th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 509- ​

40th Regt of Foot

﻿Ref No: 510- ​

36th Regt of Foot

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