Earl of Chester’s Yeomanry Button, 1908-1920
button, button
Accession Number
NAM.1970-12-92-2-35
Description
Earl of Chesters Yeomanry button, 1908-1920. Pewter button with a rim. The front features a garter strap inscribed 'EARL OF CHESTERS YEOMANRY'. In the centre are the Prince of Wales’s feathers, coronet and scrolls inscribed with the words 'ICH DIEN' (I Serve). Reverse contains the back mark 'JOHN LILLEY . BIRMINGHAM .' From a collection of badges associated with Yeomanry, counties A-H. From the collection of Maj H G Parkyn.