NAM.1970-12-111-2-16

Button, 27th Regiment Bengal Native Infantry (1855-1857; plus re-raised from 31st Bengal Native Infantry, 1861-1864, later 27th (Punjab) Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry 1864-1877), 27th Bombay Native Infantry (1855-1858; plus re-raised from 1st Bombay Baluch Regiment 1861-1871, later 27th Bombay Light Infantry (or 1st Baluch Regiment) 1871-1877) and 27th Madras Native Infantry (1855-1877). French circle and dot, '27' in centre, wreath around. No rim, brass. Reverse marked Smith Kemp & Wright Birmingham. Collection of 21 buttons marked Indian Infantry Other Ranks. From the collection of Maj H G Parkyn.