Royal Irish Regiment Victorian Officer's tunic button by Pitt & Co

A scarce original circa 1881 to 1901 period 'Royal Irish Regiment tunic button'; Victorian Crowned circlet bearing the motto 'Virtutis Namurcensis Praemium' (Reward for Valour at Namur) with Harp to centre, all set within Shamrock sprays; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'PITT & Co 50 ST. MARTINS LANE LONDON'. Good condition, complete with shank, original gilt finish now worn back to brass.
Diameter 25mm.

Code: 65511