British Gordon Highlanders Large Size Button

The British Gordon Highlanders Large Size Button is a military uniform button associated with the historic Gordon Highlanders regiment of the British Army. This button, measuring approximately 25mm in diameter, was typically worn on tunics and coats as part of the regimental dress. Manufactured from brass, it features the distinct regimental insignia, which usually includes the St. Andrew’s cross, a stag’s head, and the regiment’s motto or name, depending on the period of issue. The design reflects the unit’s Scottish heritage and traditions. Buttons like this were standard issue from the 19th through the 20th centuries, seeing use in both peacetime and combat uniforms. The reverse side commonly bears a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s name, indicative of its era of production. Collectors and historians value these buttons for their connection to the regiment’s service history and their role in British military material culture.