68th Regiment of Foot, not stationed in Australia, performed escort duty on convict ships. Stationed in New Zealand 1864-1866. Object found in Wentworth Park. ex L. Barton collection

Button and clip, brass, 68th Regiment of Foot, British Army, Firmin & Sons, London, England, found Wentworth Park, New South Wales, Australia. Button (/1), with flat back inscribed on the obverse with the insignia of 68th regiment '68' between a crown and horn and the manufacturer's name on the reverse. Metal clip (/2), attached to loop soldered to back of button. Ex L. Barton collection.

Maker: Firmin & Sons; London, England


Owner: 68th Regiment of Foot; New South Wales

Owner: 68th Regiment of Foot; London, England

Owner: 68th Regiment of Foot; Wentworth Park, New South Wales

Insignia of regiment on obverse, stamped, "68" between a crown and horn. Manufacturer's name and location on reverse in concentric circle around edge of button, stamped, ".FIRMIN & SON. 153 STRAND"

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