British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer’s Large Size Button

The British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer’s Large Size Button is a uniform component used by officers of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders regiment, part of the British Army. This button is typically made of gilt brass, featuring the regiment’s distinctive insignia, which includes elements such as the intertwined cyphers of the founding Dukes, a boar’s head, and a scroll bearing the regiment’s name. Measuring approximately 25mm to 28mm in diameter, it was worn on the service dress or ceremonial tunics, denoting rank and regimental affiliation. The reverse side commonly bears the maker’s mark or manufacturer’s stamp, reflecting the period of production. These buttons date from the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries and reflect the traditions and dress regulations of British infantry officers of the era. The item is relevant for military collectors and historians studying British regimental insignia and military dress.