19th September 2021

Merchant Marine Button

A. U. S. N. Co.

These date around 1900-1909 and are backmarked E. E. Kersey Sydney. His name also appears on another mercantile marine button,e.g. for Huddart Parker Ltd.

White metal, 17mm

Brass, 20mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

For information about E. E. Kersey :

http://www.austbuttonhistory.com/branded-buttons/branded-buttons-tailors-buttons-a-h/#E

For more about the Australasian United Steam Navigation Company:

http://www.austbuttonhistory.com/uniform-buttons-2/companies-and-clubs-including-merchantile-marine/#Australasian_United_Steam_Navigation_Company

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