Button, Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1787-1812

Button. Flat. Rope twist edte. Within a circular border is an oval with an inner rope twist edge with a stippled background. In the centre is an anchor with the stock slanting down to the right. The rope is tied to the ring at the top, then goes under the right-hand side of the stock, under the shank to the left, then under the shank to the right before going under the right fluke. Dug up in Antigua. Commissioned officer's button as worn by Captains, Commanders and Lieutenants.

Object Details

ID: UNI6856
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Button
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Royal Naval uniform regulations 1787-1812: Lieutenants
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 32 mm