DESCRIPTION -- Set of 5 very early large size brass coloured coat buttons from the United States Navy which are dated circa 1960's and are original from the period showing on them the bare eagle. 
[ONLY 1 SET AVAILABLE] 

CONDITION -- Good

HISTORY -- The United States Navy (USN) is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S. Navy also has the world's largest carrier fleet, with 11 in service, one under construction (two planned), and one in reserve. The service had 328,516 personnel on active duty and 101,689 in the Navy Reserve in January 2011. It operates 286 ships in active service and more than 3,700 aircraft.

NOTES -- There are other sets of maritime buttons available on the Travellers in Time website. If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us with your interest at sales@travellersintime.net.
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DESCRIPTION -- Collection of buttons dating from the 1950's which are a set of 6 large and 3 medium sized blazer and cuff Merchant Naval buttons and original from the period (click on the picture for a close up view). 
[ONLY 1 SET AVAILABLE] (LIST 10)

CONDITION -- Excellent

HISTORY -- The Merchant Navy has been in existence for a significant period in British history, owing much of its growth to British imperial expansion. As an entity in itself it can be dated back to the 17th century, where an attempt was made to register all seamen as a source of manpower for the Royal Navy during times of conflict. However that registration of merchant seamen failed, and it was not successfully implemented until 1835.

NOTES -- Contact us at sales@travellersintime.net for all enquiries about maritime items of interest.
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DESCRIPTION -- This collection of buttons date from the 1940's. They are a set of small sized blazer and cuff Merchant Naval buttons and original from the period (click on the picture for a close up view) 
[ONLY 1 SET AVAILABLE] (LIST 6) 

CONDITION -- Excellent

HISTORY -- The Merchant Navy has been in existence for a significant period in British history, owing much of its growth to British imperial expansion. As an entity in itself it can be dated back to the 17th century, where an attempt was made to register all seamen as a source of manpower for the Royal Navy during times of conflict. However that registration of merchant seamen failed, and it was not successfully implemented until 1835.

NOTES -- Contact us at sales@travellersintime.net for all enquiries about maritime items of interest.
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DESCRIPTION -- Collection of buttons dating from the 1960's -70's which are a set of 8 Royal Naval blazer buttons and original from the period with plain edge around button (click on the picture for a close up view of the rope edge).
NOTE: 1 set with rope edge and 1 set with plain edge - Let us know which you want to purchase 
[HAVE 2 SETS AVAILABLE] (LIST 3)

CONDITION -- Very Good

HISTORY -- The uniforms of the Royal Navy have evolved gradually since the first uniform regulations for officers were issued in 1748. The predominant colours of Royal Navy uniforms are navy blue and white. Since reforms in 1997, all ratings, regardless of gender, have worn the same ceremonial uniform. Royal Naval officers coat buttons have always tended to be very collectable.

NOTES -- Travellers in Time continually list many unusual items on the website. We can always be contacted at sales@travellersintime.net for all other maritime enquiries.
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DESCRIPTION -- Assorted collection of gold coloured officers coat buttons from the Cunard Line which are dated circa mid 1900's and are in a great condition (click on the picture for a close up view). 
[ONLY 1 SET AVAILABLE] (LIST 16)

CONDITION -- Good

HISTORY -- Of all the cruise lines in the market of today, perhaps the most venerable would be the Cunard Line. A name that is synonymous with transatlantic crossing, the Cunard Cruise Ship Line is known in some capacity to just about everybody who knows anything about ships.  The famous old brand is of course most famous for its White Star Line ships of the early part of the last century, and in particular the tragic and ill-fated liner Titanic, which even those who care nothing for travel of any sort know at least something about.

NOTES -- There are other sets of maritime buttons available on the Travellers in Time website soif you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us with your interest at sales@travellersintime.net.
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DESCRIPTION -- Assorted size collection of gold coloured officers coat buttons from the Booth Steamship Line which are dated circa 1930's and are in a great condition (click on the picture for a close up view). 
[ONLY 1 SET AVAILABLE] (LIST 18)

CONDITION -- Very Good

HISTORY -- Founded in the 1866 as Alfred Booth & Company to operate services to Northern Brazil and the Amazon. In 1881 the Booth Steamship Co. was formed. In 1901 the Booth and Singlehurst's Red Cross Line were amalgamated into a single company and named Booth Steamship Co. (1901), Ltd. At the same time, to tidy up the tug and barge operations on the River Amazon, Booth & Co. was formed and these small units transferred to this company. In 1911 the Iquitos SS Co. and it's fleet was absorbed by Booth SS Co. In 1946 the Booth Line was sold to the Vestey Group of companies.

NOTES -- There are many other sets of maritime buttons available to purchase on the Travellers in Time website. If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us with your interest at sales@travellersintime.net.
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DESCRIPTION -- Assorted size collection of gold coloured officers coat buttons from the Union Steamship company of New Zealand which are dated early 1900's and are in a great condition (click on the picture for a close up view).
[ONLY 1 SET AVAILABLE] (LIST 14)

CONDITION -- Good

HISTORY -- The Union Company, Union Steam Ship Company (USS Co), or Union Line was started in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1875, when it was floated by James Mills, who had been clerk to Johnny Jones and his Harbour Steam Company. The Union Company was sold to the P&O Line in 1917. James Mills, who was born in Wellington, was knighted in 1907 and K.C.M.G. in 1909. He was a UK resident from 1907, and died in London. By 1990, the company operated 7 ships, and was involved in ship management, tourism, real estate and other ventures. By 2000, the Union Bulk barge made its last voyage. 

NOTES -- There are other sets of maritime buttons available on the Travellers in Time website. If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us with your interest at sales@travellersintime.net.
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DESCRIPTION -- Collection of 6 large size gold coloured officers coat buttons from the New Zealand Steamship Company which are dated mid 1900's and are an excellent early example of the type used during that period (click on the picture for a close up view). 
[HAVE 2 SETS AVAILABLE] (LIST 20)

CONDITION -- Excellent

HISTORY -- The New Zealand Steamship Company or otherwise known as the Union Steam Ship Company survived as New Zealand's premier shipping company for 125 years, from 1875-2000. Many famous U.S.S.Co. liners and cargo ships plied the ocean routes to ports in eastern North America, the Far East, Australia, Pacific islands and of course, around the coast of New Zealand. A vital trade route was Cook Strait which linked the North Island with the South Island.

NOTES -- There are other sets of maritime buttons available on the Travellers in Time website. If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us with your interest at sales@travellersintime.net.
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DESCRIPTION -- Collection of buttons date from the 1960's'70's which are a set of 8 Royal Naval blazer buttons and original from the period (click on the picture for a close up view). 
[ONLY 1 SET AVAILABLE] (LIST 8)

CONDITION -- Good

HISTORY -- The uniforms of the Royal Navy have evolved gradually since the first uniform regulations for officers were issued in 1748. The predominant colours of Royal Navy uniforms are navy blue and white. Since reforms in 1997, all ratings, regardless of gender, have worn the same ceremonial uniform. Royal Naval officers coat buttons have always tended to be very collectable.

NOTES -- 1000's of other maritime items are available to buy with many not yet listed on the website. If you require more information contact us on sales@travellersintime.net and we will get back to you.
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DESCRIPTION -- Collection of 3 silver coloured officers coat buttons from the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company and are dated early 1900's and are a very rare find (click on the picture for a close up view). 
[ONLY 1 SET AVAILABLE] (LIST 15) 

CONDITION -- Very Good

HISTORY -- The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company was a British shipping company founded in London in 1839 by Scot James Macqueen. After good and bad times it became the largest shipping group in the world in 1927 when it took over the White Star Line. The company ran into financial trouble, and the British government investigated its affairs in 1930, resulting in the Royal Mail Case. Chairman Lord Kylsant was imprisoned in 1931 for misrepresenting the state of the company to shareholders.

NOTES -- There are other sets of maritime buttons available on the Travellers in Time website. If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us with your interest at sales@travellersintime.net.
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