*This listing is for TWO (2) buttons*, a matched PAIR as seen in Images # 1 & # 2

I do have at least 25 of these cool SKULL & CROSSBONES buttons, Skull & Crossed Bones, Skull and Cross Bones

They make a GREAT addition to any serious BUTTON COLLECTION

Also would be SPECTACULAR on a PIRATE VEST or Jacket for Fancy Dress Costume

ONE SIZE = these VINTAGE Military buttons are approx 12 mm size (1/2") and of Anodised type used Post-WW2 era

Absolutely "MINT" condition in NEW unissued condition

Maker marked to rear "T.K.S."

If you wanted to buy more than one button?

Let me know before submitting payment and we can haggle a little on price

No additional postage cost to include one or ALL buttons in the same parcel :-)

HISTORY

The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1759 and notable for its participation in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War.

Crimean War

The regiment landed at Calamita Bay near Eupatoria in Sept 1854 for service in the Crimean War and saw action, as part of the light brigade under the command of Major General the Earl of Cardigan, at the Battle of Alma in Sept 1854

The regiment, commanded by Captain William Morris, was in the first line of cavalry on the left flank during the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava in October 1854. ("Into the Valley of Death rode the 600")

The brigade drove through the Russian artillery before smashing straight into the Russian cavalry and pushing them back; it was unable to consolidate its position, however, having insufficient forces and had to withdraw to its starting position, coming under further attack as it did so

The regiment lost 7 officers & 67 men in the debacle.

The regiment went on to take part in the Siege of Sevastopol in winter 1854

After the inception of the Victoria Cross in 1856, three members of the regiment received the award for acts of gallantry in the charge.