Ross Mather Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) A button that I found recently whilst metal detecting near the market town of Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. Around the edge it says 'EASTN GLAMORGAN LOCAL MILITIA'. Its lost some of its gilding but retains its rear loop and is in a decent condition. Not being a militaria collector, however I would imagine that there won't be many of these around. Quick bit of research.... Eastern Glamorgan Regiment of Local Militia raised in 1808 - under John Price of Llandaff. It was disbanded in 1816. A rare button of a Militia that only existed for 8 years!!! Edited October 16, 2019 by Ross Mather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McLellan Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 A beauty indeed. I doubt if anyone will ever find another one like it. Do you plan on repurposing it or displaying it a certain way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Are there any towns with museums in the area the may have a wealth of info about the militia Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) a rare button indeed....obviously when you posted recently you mean't nearly five years back https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/408021 Edited October 18, 2019 by Jerry B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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