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Title Young Citizens Volunteers of Ulster button
Nationality British
Period c 1912-14
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This is a little political souvenir from the momentous days before 1914 when Ireland was in turmoil in the north, owing to events like the Curragh incident, when British army officers of Ulster extraction threatened to resign their comissions if Ireland got home rule.

The YCV amalgamated with the Ulster Volunteer Force in 1914 and thereafter had a most distinguished record in the Ulster Division in WW1.

Its condition is excellent and there is no maker's mark, quite possibly a local product or a button maker who was a little coy about producing this material when contracts with the British army might be at risk.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Buttons : British : 20th Century]

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Order received today - many thanks for your swift and efficient service!

M F, UK, 30.03.2010

Wanted to let you know the items arrived today. Great job on the packing. Too often I buy very expensive and irreplaceable items from the UK and they get sent barely packed to protect them from the various postal services - appreciate you going the extra mile to insure it arrived in the shape it left. Thanks again, look forward to doing business with you in the future. Items were very nice, exactly as offered.

M M, USA, 18.03.2010

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