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[emesis]

Went to a site that has yielded many good finds. Just when I thought I've killed the place, I get 2 more good finds. A 1918 walking liberty half and a button I have to research. I have found 4 walkers, 2 bens, and 2 seated half's at this site as well as a British copper and numerous barber coins.
The button I need some info. The size is similar to a US military button an it says BRITISH AND BURMESE NAVIG CO . It has a flag in the center with a wreath like marking under the flag. It appears to be mid 1800's. Sorry no pics, but any info on the button or a web site would greatly appreciated.

Thanx,
Emisis

 

[Broken knee]

I found this info, maybe it is a co.button a pic would be nice. www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/burma.htm
P. Henderson & Co. / British & Burmese Steam Navigation Co.

Formed at Glasgow in 1829 to operate the marble trade from Italy and the export of coal. In 1845, a service from Glasgow to Bombay and Australia was started and in 1848 the company entered the emigrant trade to New Zealand with calls at Burma for cargo on the return voyage, initially with chartered ships. A subsidiary company, Albion Shipping Co. was formed in 1864 and this amalgamated with Shaw, Savill Line in 1882 to form Shaw, Savill & Albion Line. In 1874, the British & Burmese Steam Navigation Co. was formed to operate regular liner sailings to Burma. In 1947, ships were chartered to Elder Dempster Lines who purchased the company and fleet in 1952. The chartered ships were retained on the West Africa routes while P. Henderson & Co. continued to manage the Burma traders. In 1965 Ocean Steamship Co. acquired control of the group and in 1967 the six day war closed the Suez Canal and Henderson's service to Burma ceased and their last three ships transferred to Elder Dempster routes. The last Henderson ship was sold in 1970 and the name of Henderson disappeared from the shipowning scene.
Broken Knee

 

[emesis]

Thank you broken knee. This is a good place to start.
emisis