military button need another opinion

[Mineblowingmetal]

Hey all just chasing confirmation pretty sure its military but need another opinion
Thanks in advance

 

[the duck]

Queensland defence forces 1885 to 1901 made in 2 sizes R4 rarity, being R1 most common and R5 most uncommon

 

[Dutchy]

The Duck is correct. It's military and part of the Queensland militia. The state militias were in the in between forces for the colonies from the time the Brits left (1870) to federation in 1901. Cool find.

 

[Mineblowingmetal]

Thanks guys I was on the right info
Just had to hear it from someone else

Cheers

 

[Mineblowingmetal]

R1 R4 & R5 ?

sorry this went way over my head

could you provide any more details on identifying the difference ?

Thanks in advance

 

[the duck]

Rarity one 1 to 2 dollars
Rarity two 2 to five dollars
Rarity three 5 to 10 dollars
Rarity four 10 to 20 dollars
Rarity 5 over 20 dollars

There is a guide for pricing buttons from J K Cossum for australian military buttons

 

[Mineblowingmetal]

Ok great

I wasn't aware the cossum book had pricing

Much appreciated