Continental and USA Military Buttons. A collection of 190 plus items, some identified on cards.  A card of badges and buttons pertaining to San Marino with a covering letter from Peter Thorneycroft, House of Commons, 27.9.1963, good overall condition (190+) £100-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Buttons and Militaria formed by the late Araminta, Lady Aldington.

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George Edward Peter Thorneycroft 1909 - 1994 was a long standing member of the Conservative Party becoming President of the Board of Trade in 1951, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1957 but resigned in 1958 along with Enoch Powell and Nigel Birch.  Returned to the Cabinet in 1960 but lost his seat in the 1966 Election.  Received a life peerage and became Chairman of the Conservative Party under Margaret Thatcher 1975 - 81.