On offer here is an antique solid brass military button cleaning uniform protector. This would slide up behind your buttons to keep the uniform clean as you polish your buttons. This example was produced by Smith and Wright of Birmingham. It has the WD for War Department and the broad arrow on the reverse and stamped 1st Somerset number 763, 1863. the condition is good,  used with wear commensurate to age. size approx 8 inches long.