| 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 |
