Button [Fire Fighter's uniform button]

Object detail

Accession number

1982.54.2

Description

Round, brass button with crossed axes and fireman's helmet on it. On the back is a single metal loop to secure the button to the tunic and the inscription: English Make Crossed Swords Trade Mark.

Marks

English Make Crossed Swords Trade Mark
ENGLISH MAKE / TRADE SWORDS MARK / CROSSED Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Button [Fire Fighter's uniform button], 1982.54.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Notion Fastener, Textile Button Tools & Equipment for Materials Textileworking T&E Needleworking Equipment

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Fire and Emergency Services Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

Helmet Artifact Amber Circle Metal Art Fashion accessory Bronze History Antique

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