WW1 British BEF Machine Gun Corps Medium Size Pocket Button

This WW1 British BEF Machine Gun Corps Medium Size Pocket Button is an original military uniform accessory from the First World War. The button was utilized by members of the Machine Gun Corps, a specialized unit within the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) established in 1915. Made from brass, the button typically measures approximately 20mm in diameter and features the insignia commonly associated with the Machine Gun Corps, which includes crossed Vickers machine guns with a crown above. The reverse side is fitted with a loop shank for secure attachment to the uniform’s pocket. Such buttons were standard issue on British MGC service dress during the conflict and are recognizable components of period uniforms. Collectors and historians regard these buttons as representative artifacts, reflecting both the organization of British forces and the technological developments in military equipment during the First World War.