WWII Royal Navy Tunic Button, Front Crown & Anchor, Back GAUNT, LONDON
WWII Royal Navy Tunic Button, Front, Crown and Anchor, Back Reads, GAUNT, LONDON.
J R Gaunt & Son established in Birmingham in 1884 by James Richard Gaunt and son Charles Frederick Gaunt (both previously employed by Firmin & Sons); specialized in manufacturing military and uniform buttons; 1899 incorporated as limited company; opened London offices in 1905; after first world war bought up an number of button and insignia makers, including Jennens & Co Ltd of London in 1925; became part of Firm in group in 1991. A large collection of material at the Birmingham Museum.
Item Code - MIL1E196ALDZ1B1
Width: 3/4'' Height: 3/4'' Depth: 9/16'' Item Weight: 3.0 g Item with Packaging: 150.0 g