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Royal Naval button
A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. A gilt metal Royal Naval officer's button with a foul anchor and crown. A label is attached saying 'One of Sir John Franklin's buttons'. The pattern was introduced in 1843.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA2327 |
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| Collection: | Polar Equipment and Relics |
| Type: | Royal Naval button |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Boggett & Reynolds |
| Events: | Arctic Exploration: Franklin's Last Expedition, 1845-1848; Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, Schwatka, 1878-1880 |
| Date made: | circa 1845 |
| People: | Franklin, John |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 12 x 23 mm |