12th Regiment of Foot stationed in Sydney during this time

12th Regiment of Foot was stationed in Sydney in 1854-1860. This regiment took part in the Eureka stockade.
12th Regiment of Foot stationed in Sydney during this time

Cuff button, brass, 12th Regiment of Foot, British Army, Dougherty & Co, London, England, 1854-1861. Button (/1), with flat back, with insignia of regiment on obverse, '12' within wreath, surmounted by crown, on reverse, manufacturer's name and location. Clip (/2), attached to back of button through loop. This regiment took part in storming the Eureka Stockade. Ex L. Barton collection.

Maker: Dougherty & Co; London, England


Owner: 12th Regiment of Foot; New South Wales

Owner: Barton, L; New South Wales

User: unknown; 1854 - 1861

Insignia of regiment on obverse, stamped, "12" within laurel wreath, surmounted by crown. Manufacturer's name and location on reverse, stamped, in concentric circle around edge, ".DOUGHERTY & Co. LONDON"

88/394-5

14 mm