Material: Brass
Size: 18mm
Description: This historic piece displays the central heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales's feathers emerging from a detailed coronet, which rests just above a stylized scroll containing the motto "Ich Dien". Encircled by a sharply struck, woven laurel wreath, the entire design frames a lower banner that displays the proud battle honor inscription of "ALBUHERA". Struck in solid brass with an 18mm diameter, the piece shows crisp raised relief on its convex surface and bears the authentic manufacturer backmark of Smith & Wright Limited on its reverse.
Circa: 1881-1924
Notes:
The prominent battle honor stamped onto this piece honors the legendary 1811 Battle of Albuera during the Peninsular War, where the predecessor 57th Regiment of Foot famously earned their timeless nickname, "The Diehards". Collectors value the "SMITH & WRIGHT LTD B'HAM" backmark, as this legendary Birmingham firm was actively supplying high-quality metallic hardware to the British military from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. Because millions of these brass buttons were issued to infantrymen across both regular and volunteer battalions, they are accessible yet highly sought-after artifacts for regional regimental historians and Great War uniform collectors alike.