MERCHANT NAVY UNIFORM BUTTONS
These buttons depict, how buttons were used in uniforms of a Merchant Navy Officer, were similar to Royal Navy buttons.
Four of a set of twelve circular brass buttons for a Merchant Navy officer's uniform. The raised design depicts a slightly modified naval crown before an anchor within a braided rope surround. The reverse displays a maker's mark - R. Macleod (6) Rd 664376. The naval crown, of alternate sterns and topsails, dates back to the early 18th century and is also known as Nelson's crown, as it was used to commemorate his victory at Copenhagen in 1801. The official uniform of the Merchant Navy was introduced by the Board of Trade in 1918. An officer's uniform jacket displays eight brass buttons running vertically down the front in two rows, while six buttons distinguish those who are not officers. picture will be posted along the article.
buttons history source:Swansea Museum,landore
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