Name/Title
| Guard |
Measurements
| H 17.4 W 5.6cm (H 6 7/8 W 2 3/16") |
Media/Materials
| brass/metal |
Description
| Brass button guard. Used to protect uniform from metal polish when cleaning metal buttons.Marked and tarnished through use. Stamped "Patent No. 116972/7"
Brass key-shaped implement with split & different sized holes to allow button to be isolated from the uniform for ease of cleaning. |
Theme
| Art, Design and Textiles --Costume and Textiles --All Costume --Costume Accessories Art, Design and Textiles --Costume and Textiles --All Costume --Military Costume --Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Military Costume |
Accession No
| 2013.102 |