West African - Gold Coast Defence Force ( Volunteers ) Officer 's Large Pattern Gilt Button , c1927 - 1939

A stunning and scarce button worn by this all white volunteer unit, fixed shank, circa 22mm in diameter, reverse states ' Extra Superb ' - says it all really! Some minor wear to gilt.See Renfrew el al Vol 1 no 367 for a picture of the cap badge which is identical to the motif on the button.