button, button
Accession Number

NAM.1972-12-36-13

Description

Two buttons, blackened composition, 1959-1962. Within a raised edge, and upon a horizontally-hatched ground, the following design in relief. A stringed bugle-horn surmounted by a monarchial crown of the pattern used 1902-1952. Below the horn a scroll bearing the title, 'King's African Rifles'. Fixed brass shank. Manufacturer's name, 'Firmin/ London'. One button slightly warped. From a collection of 25 items associated with Maj John Harper-Nelson, King’s African Rifles.