Wonderful Crimean War Era 46th Regt of Foot Officer's Uniform Button, Made Into Sweet Heart Pin

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  • Wonderful Crimean War Era 46th Regt of Foot Officer's Uniform Button, Made Into Sweet Heart Pin
  • Wonderful Crimean War Era 46th Regt of Foot Officer's Uniform Button, Made Into Sweet Heart Pin
  • Wonderful Crimean War Era 46th Regt of Foot Officer's Uniform Button, Made Into Sweet Heart Pin
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ARTIFACT:

This is a wonderful Crimean War Era 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot Officer's uniform button that has been converted into a lapel or sweetheart pin. This button is from the 1850's, and was converted into a pin in the 1870's. The pin has an off-center lanyard around a 46, with engraved initials above for “W.R.P."

VINTAGE:

Circa Crimean War

SIZE:

Appr: 3/4" in diameter

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with over-under catch

MARKINGS:

"W.R.P 4RANKE & CO."

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a Sweet Heart collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX17 LADEX8/17

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): Light wear and tarnish on the obverse. Heavier tarnish on the reverse, with great patina

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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