Button, Commonwealth and Dominion Line (C&D Line)

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Button, Commonwealth and Dominion Line (C&D Line)

Button worn on the uniform of the shipping company Commonwealth and Dominion Line. Gilt brass domed button with rope twist outer border and raised inner border. Rectangular white (indicated by no shading) flag with blue (indicated by horizontal shading) saltire overall under a red (indicated by vertical shading) cross. Raised words ‘C&D’ above flag and ‘LINE’ below.
On the reverse of the button the maker is inscribed 'HARVEYS’ LONDON'.
There is also a little corrosion on the reverse of the button.

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Object Details

ID:	UNI6212.2
Type:	Button
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Harvey's Naval Outfitters
Date made:	Unknown
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Diameter: 16 mm
Parts:	Button, Commonwealth and Dominion Line (C&D Line) (Button) Button, Commonwealth and Dominion Line (C&D Line) (Button) (UNI6212.1) Button, Commonwealth and Dominion Line (C&D Line) (Button) (UNI6212.2)