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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
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with over-under catch
MARKINGS:
"W.R.P 46. RANKE & 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.
