Royal Marines button
Object numberI383.2
TitleRoyal Marines button
CreatorTurner & Dickinson Hammond
Descriptionbrass-gilt button of the Royal Marines, with the 'Fouled Anchor', which was incorporated into the emblem in 1747 and is the badge of the Lord High Admiral showing that the Corps is part of the Royal Navy. The anchor is surrounded by laurel leaves. Belonged to 2nd. Lieut. John Rose of the 119th Company of Marines, 1795
Production date circa 1795
Object namebutton
Dimensions
- diameter: 2.2 cm
depth: 0.1 cm