Button [New Zealand Forces]; J R Gaunt & Son; past 1911; CT84.1148g
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Button [New Zealand Forces]
About this object
Button; a button from a New Zealand military uniform. It is made of brass and embossed with four stars surrounded by the words: "New Zealand Forces".
This button design was introduced after 1911 and used by all volunteer corps except the naval artillery.
Manufacturer
Date Madepast 1911
Place MadeEurope, United Kingdom, England, Greater London, London
Medium and Materialsprocessed material, metal, alloy, copper alloy, brass.
Inscription and MarksEmbossed: 'NEW ZEALAND / FORCES' and stamped on the reverse: 'J R GAUNT / LONDON'
Measurements
di 26mm
Small
military science, maintenance and transportation, clothing and equipment
Credit LineFrom the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey".
Object Type Object numberCT84.1148g
Copyright Licence CommentsThis object is from
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My grandad passed away a year ago and I have been cleaning out his garage, today I came across some of these buttons along with others by the same maker. Are they of any value or do they have any history behind them. Thank you for the time, and your response would be greatly appreciated.
Sophia Woods