78th Highlanders, (Ross-shire Buffs), officer’s gilt 25mm 1855-81.
An example of the 78th Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs) 25mm size gilt button as worn on officer’s tunics from 1855 to 1881 when the 78th became the 2nd Bn. The Seaforth Highlanders. The button, which has the backmark JENNENS & Co. LONDON displays the elephant of the battle honour Assaye with the…