Button, Merchant Navy

Button worn on the uniform of the Merchant Navy. Gilt brass domed button with raised outer border and rope twist inner border. Raised naval crown and anchor on flat ground.
On the reverse of the button the maker is inscribed 'ARMFIELD'S B'HAM'.

Reference to the button can be found in ‘Buttons: A Guide for Collectors’ by Gwen Squire 1972 (No. 15, Plate 78).

Object Details

ID: UNI6171.43
Type: Button
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Edward Armfield
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 23 mm
Parts: Button, Merchant Navy (Button)