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Bawtry Volunteer Infantry
Ref No: 003-
Image Source: UK Detectornet
Notes: The Bawtry Volunteer Infantry was a four company corps under the command of Major Commandant Robert, Viscount Galway. Bawtry was then still navigable and so was quite important strategically. The officers do not appear in what became the Local Militia for the area Strafforth & Tickhill, and therefore they probably continued to serve without Allowances
Description: Crown with letters BVI below.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark: Unreadable;
Date: 1803-1814
To try and aid identification we have listed the buttons alphabetically, so if you have a monogram style button or place name then start by looking at the first letter on it. There are from these early days though of limited regulation many oddities, so some units that call themselves for example 'Royal' may not have actually been granted that title so therefore do check second letters if it does not appear under the first.
We have used the format as per the Army lists. e.g, Argyllshire (Eastern) Battalion, comes under 'A', but East Retford for example would be under 'E'.
'Loyal' and 'Royal' in the case of Volunteers come under the town/city/area initial. Also many county Militias unofficially used the 'Royal' title but we have stuck to the county initial, so a monogrammed button with the letters RLRV would be under L for Liverpool, so in these cases do check both the first letters.
Buttons A-B
Armagh Militia
Ref No: 005-
Image Source: UK Detectornet
Notes: A previously unknown and believed to be first pattern other ranks issue pewter one piece button. ranks p
Description: Monogram GR under crown with 'Armagh' below.
Category: Irish Militia;
Type of button: Flat one pice;
Metal: Pewter.; Backmark: None;
Date: c1780-1790
Axminster Volunteers
Ref No: 027-
Image Source: UK Detectornet
Notes: This company was raised in 1794 and commanded by a Captain William Tucker. It was still in existence in 1801, but by 1803 had been incorporated into the North Devon Regiment of Militia.
Description: Crown with words Axminster above and volunteers below.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat;
Metal: Copper Alloy silvered.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1794-1803
Bearstead & Malling Local Militia
Ref No: 067-
Image Source: UK Detector Finds Database
Notes: The Bearsted & Malling Local Militia was raised in 1809, and its first commanding officer was Lieutenant-Colonel, Commandant, Charles, Viscount Marsham of the Mote Maidstone.
Description: Kentish horse with 'Beatstead & Malling' in garter under crown, LM at bottom. Category: English Local Militia;
Type of button: Convex with concave back, diameter 21mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark I McGowan Gerrard St London;
Date: 1809-1816
Berkshire Volunteer Rifles
Ref No: 046-
Image Source: UK Detector Finds Database
Notes:The Rifle Volunteers were formed as the threat of war with France again grew in 1859, however in 1881 most were consolidated as volunteer battalions into the regular army
Description: Berkshire Volunteer Rifles around eight pointed star with precedent number 19 in the middle.
Category: Rifle Volunteers;
Type of button: Convex with flat back, diameter 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark: Doughty & Co, St Martins Lane;
Date: 1859-1881
Bristol Volunteers
Ref No: 079-
Image Source: UK Detector Finds Database
Notes: This style of button dates 1797-1802 as when reformed in 1803, they were titled “Royal Bristol Volunteers” and had a different design of button
Description: Arms of Bristol with letters 'B' and 'V' either side.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat, diameter 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1794-1813
Bath Forum Volunteers
Ref No: 080-
Image Source: UK Detector Finds Database
Notes: The Bath Forum Vols was a battalion strength corps (624 strong), under the command of Lt.Col. Commandant James Stephens and Lt. Col Thomas Joyce. The other city corps was the 'Bath Volunteers' (see above), the button was identical apart from the title variance.
Description: Crown with words 'BATH FORUM' above, 'VOLUNTEERS' below.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Convex 16mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark: None;
Date: c1803-1808
Bedfordshire Local Militia (2nd patt)
Ref No: 246-
Image Source: AL
Notes: The Bedfordshire Local Militia had two Regts both formed in 1809 under Lt. Col Samuel Whitbread and Lord St. John.
Description: B over LM on eight pointed star.
Category: English Local Militia;
Type of button: Slightly Convex, diameter 19mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark None;
Date: 1809-1816
Berkshire Militia
Ref No: 088-
Image Source: UK Detector Finds Database
Notes: The Berkshire Militia was formed in 1760 and became 'Royal' in 1804. This is thought to be the first pattern of seven known to the unit. In 1881 the unit made up the 3rd battalion of the Berkshire Regt.
Description: BERKS written across plain button with roped edge.
Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Slightly convex, diameter 23mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark None;
Date: c1760-1804
Bedford Militia (3rd pattern)
Ref No: 091-
Image Source: UK Detector Finds Database
Notes: The Bedford Militia was formed in 1760 this button is the third of the four patterns now known. In 1881 they made up the 3rd battalion of the Bedfordshire Regt.
Description: BEDFORD MILITIA within strap surmounted by crown with royal cypher GR and reversed in centre. Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Convex, diameter 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilded. Backmark R BUSHBY St MARTINS LANE LONDON;
Date: c1806-1824 (backmark dating)
Bainton Beacon Volunteers
Ref No: 093-
Image Source: UK Detectornet
Notes: The Bainton Beacon Volunteers of East Yorks were formed in 1803 and disbanded in 1808. They were a 2 Company unit commanded by Major John Grimston.
Description: Monogram letters BBV below crown.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilded.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-1808
Barkston Ash Volunteers
Ref No: 099-
Image Source: UK Detectornet
Notes: The Barkston Ash Volunteers a 3 Company unit commanded by Major John Shillitoe and later by Col. H.M.M. Vavasour (Hazlewood Castle, nr Tadcaster). The earlier corps, 1798-1801 was a 3 Company one, 'Barkstone, Ash & Skyrack'. The War Office clerks misinterpreted the first part of the title, it should be, as per the second raising, 'Barkston Ash'.
Description: Crown over letters BA and V.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Slightly convex 15mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-1809
Bucks Yeomanry
Ref No: 112-
Image Source: MY
Notes: The Bucks Yeomanry was made up of two very large regiments wearing the same button. This pattern definitely dates from at least 1803 and probably worn prior to 1801 as well.
Description: BUCKS above YEOMEN below central bird motif.
Category: Yeomanry Cavlary;
Type of button: Convex;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark;
Date: c1803-1820
Bedford Militia (2nd pattern)
Ref No: 127-
Image Source: Gregory E.
Notes: The Bedford Militia was formed in 1760 this button is the second of the four patterns known and became Light Infantry in 1852. In 1881 they made up the 3rd battalion of the Bedfordshire Regt.
Description: BM within eight pointed star.
Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Flat;
Metal: Copper Alloy. Backmark None;
Date: c1760-1820
Barton Light Volunteer Cavalry
Ref No: 098-
Image Source: UK Detector Finds Database
Notes: Barton-Le-Street Volunteer Cav has been attributed through local Yorkshire finds where in the North Riding of Yorkshire the only 'B's were, Barton-le-Street and Black Hambleton Cavalry.
Description: B over LV with C below.
Category: Yeomanry Cavalry;
Type of button: Convex 16mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark: None;
Date: c1800
British Swiss Legion
Ref No: 216-
Image Source: Marcel Hermes
Notes: An other ranks button to the British Swiss Legion who were formed into two regiments and had a strength of around 3,300 men.
Description: BRITISH SWISS LEGION around Swiss cross surmounted by crown.
Category: Regular Army;
Type of button: Convex;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark None;
Date: 1855-1856
Armagh Militia
Ref No: 005-
Image Source: UK Detectornet
Notes: A previously unknown and believed to be first pattern other ranks issue pewter one piece button. ranks p
Description: Monogram GR under crown with 'Armagh' below.
Category: Irish Militia;
Type of button: Flat one piece;
Metal: Pewter.; Backmark: None;
Date: c1780-1790
Argyllshire Volunteers
Ref No: 217-
Image Source: Kenny McIntyre
Notes: Found on one of the Isles in Argyll, the button most likely appertains to the very large 'collective' of Argyll Battalions 1803-08, a double battalion which had 1270 effectives. There was also an 'Argyll Additional Battalion' 630 strong.
Description: Monogram AV under crown.
Category: Scottish Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat one piece;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-1808
Bradby United Volunteer Infantry
Ref No: 239-
Image Source: DP
Notes: The Bradby United Volunteer Infantry of 1804-1810, was the successor to the short lived 'Bradby & Hartshorn Volunteers'. Now known as Bretby, we still seek an example to the earlier unit of this South Derbyshire village unit.
Description: BUVI monogram under crown with wreath below.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Slightly convex 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilded.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1804-1810
Bedford Militia (4th pattern)
Ref No: 085-
Image Source: UK Detector Finds Database
Notes: The Bedford Militia was formed in 1760 and in 1881 made up the 3rd battalion of the Bedfordshire Regt. Post dating 1837 accession of Queen Victoria to the throne this button is currently the fourth pattern of four known to this unit.
Description: BEDFORD MILITIA within garter surmounted by crown with royal cypher VR in centre. Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Convex, diameter 15mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark Unreadable;
Date: c1837-1855
Notes: Found in Misterton Somerset an unusal find to the early raising of the Bridgewater Volunteers, interestingly the same design was used on various of their insignia during 1860 Volunteer Rifle raisings.
Description: BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS around castle turret & bridge.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat 24mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark: None;
Date: c1794-c1804
Bridgewater Volunteers
Ref No: 289-
Image Source: PAS Database Ref No. SOM-7FCF16
Bank of England Volunteers
Ref No: 292-
Image Source: PAS Database Ref No. SUR-498BC6
Notes: A find from Waverley of the first pattern to the 450 strong unit that was raised in April 1798.
Description: BANK VOLUNTEERS around seated Britannia under crown.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat 18mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilded.; Backmark: JOHN WILLIAMS;
Date: 1798-1803
Bank of England Volunteers
Ref No: 293-
Image Source: Derek O
Notes: A second pattern to the 450 strong unit that was raised in April 1798.
Description: BEV under crown.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Convex;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark: None;
Date: c1802-1816
Bedford Militia (1st pattern)
Ref No: 308-
Image Source: UK Detector Finds Database
Notes: A Beds find and believed to be a new first pattern to the Beds Militia now meaning that there are four known patterns to this unit which were formed in 1760.
Description: 1 over BM within outer design.
Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Flat;
Metal: Pewter. Backmark None;
Date: c1770-1780
Notes: A nice example to the 2nd Breadalbane Fencibles who served under Lieutenant Colonel Andrew McDouall of Logan, from 1st March 1793 to 18th April 1799.
Description: BF over 2Bn within crowned wreath.
Category: Scottish Fencibles;
Type of button: Slightly convex;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilded.; Backmark: I NUTTING KING ST COVENT GARDEN;
Date: 1793-1799
(2nd) Breadalbane Fencibles
Ref No: 349-
Image Source: Kenny McIntyre
(2nd) Aberdeenshire Local Militia
Ref No: 351-
Image Source: Lord Roberts Collection
Notes: The 2nd Abedeeenshire were originally formed in January 1809 with men from Petethead under Lt-Col Alexander Harvey.
Description: Thistle crowned ABERDEENSHIRE above 2ND REGT across L. MILITIA below. Category: Scottish Local Militia;
Type of button: Slightly convex 21mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1809-1816
(1st) Aberdeenshire Local Militia
Ref No: 353-
Image Source: Lord Roberts Collection
Notes: The 1st Abedeeenshire were originally formed in January 1809 with men from Aberdeen under Lt-Col William Finlason.
Description: Thistle crowned ABERDEENSHIRE below and LM across. Category: Scottish Local Militia;
Type of button: Slightly convex 22mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1809-1816
Notes: A find from archaeological digs in a historic German port. Formed in 1816 as part of the Royal Hanoverian Army which remained under British control until 1837.
Description: Crowned 2 within buckle design and words REGT BREMEN.
Category: British Emigre Unit;
Type of button: Slightly convex 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark: GRUPE LUNEBURG;
Date: 1816-1837
(2nd) Bremen Regt
Ref No: 356-
Image Source: Will Helms
Notes: A find from archaeological digs in a historic German port. Formed in 1816 as part of the Royal Hanoverian Army which remained under British control until 1837.
Description: Crowned 6 within buckle design and words REGT BREMEN.
Category: British Emigre Unit;
Type of button: Slightly convex 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark: GRUPE LUNEBURG;
Date: 1816-1837
(6th) Bremen Regt
Ref No: 357-
Image Source: Will Helms
Notes: A find from archaeological digs in a historic German port. Formed in 1816 as part of the Royal Hanoverian Army which remained under British control until 1837.
Description: Crowned 3 within buckle design and words REGT BREMEN.
Category: British Emigre Unit;
Type of button: Slightly convex 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark: GRUPE LUNEBURG;
Date: 1816-1837
(3rd) Bremen Regt
Ref No: 374-
Image Source: Will Helms
Bath Volunteers
Ref No: 386-
Image Source: Barry Gardner
Notes: The Bath Vols was a battalion strength corps (712 strong), under the command of Lt.Col. John Strodes and Lt. Col Thomas Joyce. The other city corps was the 'Bath Forum Volunteers' (see below), the button was identical apart from the title variance.
Description: Crown with words 'BATH' above, 'VOLUNTEERS' below.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Convex 16mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-1808
(5th) (North) British Militia
Ref No: 394-
Image Source: Barry G.
Notes: Belived to be to the 5th (Fifeshire) Regt of British Militia, it is also possible it perhaps pertains to the Ross, Caithness Sutherland & Cromarty miliia which got the 5th precedent number in 1803.
Description: 5th REGT B.M on plain background.
Category: Scottish Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Slightly Convex;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered.; Backmark;
Date: 1855-1856
Bicester Independent Company
Ref No: 403-
Image Source: Stanslad
Notes: A very unusual design and find to the 1803 raising of Bicester. There was an earlier raising 1798-1801 known as the Bicester Armed Assoc. hence the belief this example os to the second raising that used these initials.
Description: BIC V within plain inner ring.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Slightly convex 18mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-c1808
Bucks Militia
Ref No: 406-
Image Source: Stephen P.
Notes: The Bucks Militia was formed in 1760 and became Royal in 1794, silver also replaced gilt in 1793 (See under R for later issues).
Description: BUCKS around Swan within eight pointed star.
Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Convex;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilded.; BackmarkI NUTTING;
Date: c1775-1785
Bloxham & Banbury Infantry
Ref No: 408-
Image Source: David T
Notes: An unusual find from just over the county border in Nothants. The Banbury Volunteer Infantry was made up of three companies, one of which was Bloxham & Banbury. Wit this dicovery of this butto it would appear each company had its own design
Description: B & B over I under crown.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat 15mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-1808
Bloxham & Banbury Troop
Ref No: 409-
Image Source: Stanslad
Notes: An unusual earlier variation of the known Bloxham & Banbury Yeomanry fro the period when hey served as a troop, hence the T and dates of 1798-1803.
Description: B & B under T and crown.
Category: Yeomanry Cavalry;
Type of button: Convex 18mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1798-1803
Bocking & Braintree Vols
Ref No: 410-
Image Source: Barry G
Notes: Part of the Braintree Vol Inf formed in 1803 they later were part of the Hinckford Hundred but probab;y retained their earlier uniforms and buttons.
Description: B&B within LOYAL VOLUNTEERS under crown.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Slightly onvex 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy; Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-c1808
Bedfordshire Local Militia (1st pattern)
Ref No: 411-
Image Source: Roger Q
Notes: Based on the regular militia design (Ref 091 above) with the addition of the word LOCAL this design is a relative newcomer of known designs to the unit with a handful having been discovered in recent years .
Description: BEDFORD LOCAL MILITIA withi strap surmounted by crown with royal cypher GR and reversed in centre. Category: English Local Militia;
Type of button: Convex, diameter 22mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy gilded.; Backmark R BUSHBY ST. MARTINS LONDON;
Date: 1809-1816
Notes: The first battalion of RV that Sussex raised was Brighton in 1859. In 1887 they made up the 1st VB of the Royal Sussex Regt
Description: BRIGHTONVOLUNTEER RIFLESS around town crest.
Category: Rifle Volunteers;
Type of button: Flat 22mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy.; Backmark: FIRMIN;
Date: 1859-1881
Brighton Volunteer Rifles
Ref No: 417-
Image Source: D. Metson
Birmingham Loyal Association
Ref No: 770-
Image Source: DP
Notes: Confirmation of ID if this was confirmed by three complete coatees that reside in St John's House Museum in Warwick.
Description: BLA monogram crowned .
Category: Local Association;
Type of button: Flat 19mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilt.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1797-1802
Ashbourne Volunteers
Ref No: 802-
Image Source: DP
Notes: The bird represents Dovedale and was again used later by the Ashbourne Rifle Vols in 1860, it is alos possible Doveridge used the same design.
Description: Dove/Swallow like bird over VOLUNTEERS under crown.
Category: Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat 19mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, plated.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-1808
Ayr & Renfrewshire Militia
Ref No: 814-
Image Source: DP
Notes: The first known pattern of seven to this unit which was also known at this time as the 7th Regt of North British Militia.
Description: AYR & RENFREWSHIRE in strap around crowned PoW feathers.
Category: Scottish Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Slightly convex 17mm;
Metal: Pewter. Backmark: None;
Date: 1798-1803
Ayton Volunteers
Ref No: 821-
Image Source: DP
Notes: The Ayton Volunteers was a Berwickshire unit.
Description: AYTON above and VOLUNTEERS below thistle.
Category: Scottish Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Flat17mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered. Backmark: None;
Date: 1798-1801
Notes: A nice example to the 1st Breadalbane Fencibles, there was three battalions to this unit.
Description: BF over 1Bn within crowned wreath.
Category: Scottish Fencibles;
Type of button: Slightly convex, 22mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1793-1800
(1st) Breadalbane Fencibles
Ref No: 828-
Image Source: DP
Angus-shire Fencibles
Ref No: 831-
Image Source: DP
Notes: .
Description: ANGUS-SHIRE FENCIBLES around central thistle.
Category: Scottish Fencible;
Type of button: Slightly convex 15mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1794-1800
Angelsey Militia
Ref No: 835-
Image Source: DP
Notes: Whilst not a 100% confirmed ID the finding of this in Kent where the Angelsey Militia were the only Welsh militia to have served adds weight to its attribution.
Description: PoW feathers with laurel wreaths.
Category: Welsh Militia;
Type of button: Flat 15mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1778-1782
Baberg or Blything Volunteers
Ref No: 865-
Image Source: DP
Notes: Belived to belong to a Suffolk unit with two possibilities recorded being the Baberg Hundred or Blything Hundred units.
Description: BH in eight pointed crowned star.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Convex 14mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered. Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-1808
Blything Hundred Volunteers
Ref No: 870-
Image Source: DP
Notes: It would appear that each company of this unit issued its own buttons which follows the same precadent as is seen with the units shoulder plates.
Description: BV over 6 on plain button.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat 16.5mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silvered.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-1808
Beccles Volunteers
Ref No: 871-
Image Source: DP
Notes: This design could be for senior NCOs only, the unit was probably an Armed Association.
Description: Shield showing castle keep with BV below.
Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Flat 14.5mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy plated. Backmark None;
Date: 1798-1801
Beccles Volunteers
Ref No: 872-
Image Source: DP
Notes: A design that takes some characteristics from the previous earlier design.
Description: Castle keep with BV on strap within eight pointed star.
Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Flat 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy gilt. Backmark I NUTTING COVENT GARDEN;
Date: 1794-1801
Bucks Militia
Ref No: 904-
Image Source: DP.
Notes: A very early other ranks example to the Bucks Militia which was formed in 1760 and became Royal in 1794 (See under R for later issues).
Description: BUCKS on plain design.
Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Slightly convex 23mm;
Metal: Pewter. Backmark None;
Date: c1770-1780
Bucks Militia
Ref No: 905-
Image Source: DP.
Notes: An exceptionally rare senior NCOs plated example to the Bucks Militia which was formed in 1760 and became Royal in 1794 (See under R for later issues).
Description: BUCKS under sylised French scroll with central swan motif.
Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Flat 16.5mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy plated. Backmark None;
Date: c1770-1780
Bucks Volunteers
Ref No: 908-
Image Source: DP.
Notes: .
Description: BUCKS above VOLUNTEERS below central swan motif.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Slightly convex mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy plated. Backmark ;
Date: c1800-1820
Berkshire Militia
Ref No: 909-
Image Source: DP
Notes: The Berkshire Militia was formed in 1760 and became 'Royal' in 1804. This is thought to be the fourth pattern of seven currently known to the unit. In 1881 the unit made up the 3rd battalion of the Berkshire Regt.
Description: Crowned GR script on star with BERKSHIRE MILITIA around.
Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Convex, 17mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, plated. Backmark C JENNENS LONDON (with PoW crest);
Date: c1808-1820
Berkshire Militia
Ref No: 910-
Image Source: DP
Notes: The Berkshire Militia was formed in 1760 and became 'Royal' in 1804. This is thought to be the sixth pattern of seven currently known to the unit. In 1881 the unit made up the 3rd battalion of the Berkshire Regt.
Description: Crowned VR script on star with BERKSHIRE MILITIA around.
Category: English Infantry Militia;
Type of button: Convex, 21mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, plated. Backmark I NUTTING COVENT GARDEN;
Date: 1837-1855
Beynhurst & Wokingham Vols
Ref No: 911-
Image Source: DP
Notes: A small Berkshire unit that was disbanded on the formation of Local Militias.
Description: Crowned B&W monogram.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat, 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilt. Backmark I NUTTING COVENT GARDEN;
Date: 1803-1808
1st Berkshire Local Militia
Ref No: 912-
Image Source: DP
Notes: The 1st Berkshire Local Militia was formed in Newbury on 24 Sept 1808 under the command of Lt. Col Co. Frederick Page.
Description: Crowned I in crest with BERKSHIRE LOCAL MILITIA around.
Category: English Local Militia;
Type of button: Convex, 17.5mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, plated. Backmark None;
Date: 1808-1816
3rd (Royal)Berkshire Local Militia
Ref No: 913-
Image Source: DP
Notes: An other ranks example to the 3rd (Royal Regt) Berkshire Local Militia which was formed in Reading on 24 Sept 1808 under the command of Lt. Col Co. Geo., Marquis of Blandford.
Description: Crowned GR in strap with ROYAL BERKS around.
Category: English Local Militia;
Type of button: Slightly convex, 19mm;
Metal: Pewter. Backmark None;
Date: 1808-1816
Berkshire Yeomanry Cavalry
Ref No: 915-
Image Source: DP
Notes: .
Description: Crowned B.Y.C over sprig and banner reading WOOLLEY TROOP.
Category: Yeomanry Cavalry;
Type of button: Convex, 19.5mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, plated. Backmark HOWELL & READ UPPER BROOK ST LONDON
Date: 1831-1838
Notes: A shortlived unit that disbanded at the creation of local militias in 1808.
Description: B over LV in stylised font.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat 17mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilt. Backmark: HAMMOND TURNER & DICKINSON;
Date: 1803-1808
Bridport Loyal Volunteers
Ref No: 921-
Image Source: DP
Blandford Troop
Ref No: 926-
Image Source: DP
Notes: A short lived Dorset unit.
Description: BLANDFORD TROOP around YC on eight pointed star.
Category: Yeomanry Cavalry;
Type of button: Convex 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, plated. Backmark: FIRMINS 153 STRAND;
Date: 1831-1881
Alton Division (Hants YC)
Ref No: 944-
Image Source: DP
Notes: Another incised design like Portsdown (Hants) with initialled letters.
Description: Cenral crown with H above YC below and A and D aside.
Category: Yeomanry Cavalry;
Type of button: Full ball 13mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, silver plated.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1803-1815
Andover Loyal Volunteers
Ref No: 945-
Image Source: DP
Notes: The design to the first raising of Andovers Volunteers.
Description: Cenral crown with ANDOVER LOYAL VOLUNTEERS around.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Flat 20mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilt.; Backmark: None;
Date: 1798-1801
Andover Loyal Volunteers
Ref No: 946-
Image Source: DP
Notes: The design to the second raising of Andovers Volunteers followed that of the first but with minor design changes.
Description: Cenral crown with ANDOVER LOYAL VOLUNTEERS around.
Category: English Volunteer Infantry;
Type of button: Convex 19mm;
Metal: Copper Alloy, gilt.; Backmark: FIRMIN & WESTALL LONDON;
Date: 1803-1808
