How to engage the slide show:
click on the first image on the left of the gallery below, then select the arrow at the bottom left of the enlarged image. Or you can manually go to the next slide by hovering your cursor on the middle right side then clicking the arrow that appears. Hover your cursor on the middle left side then click the arrow that appears to go backwards. Close the slide show or manual show by clicking the X button on the lower right of the image. (The image of each button is followed by an image of that button's back or reverse side.)
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Button Country
An Educational Resource for Button Collectors - originally created by Paul Rice
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield alone - tinted brass - 1"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, coronet of rank, fancy border - silver-plated metal - Germany - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - two achievement shields (marriage), family motto on banner, verbal (business) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, King's helm of rank - gilded brass - Germany - 1"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, Helm of rank, palm tree (not a crest), mantle - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, motto on border, two orders of distinction, Helm of rank, supporters, family motto on banner with more distinctions - gilded brass - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, Count's coronet of rank, "supporters (one laying down)" - French - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, Duke's coronet of rank, supporters, motto on banner, mantle, French Ecclesiastic - gilded brass - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - two achievement shields (marriage), mottos on borders, order of distinction, Marquess (British) coronet of rank, family motto on banner, supporters, ground - silver-plated copper - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, crest (blackamoor on torse), family motto on banner - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - 18th century, achievement shield, crest (fighting raptors on torse), family motto on banner - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, crest (bird on torse), family motto on banner - rare oval couture shape, gilded brass - 1" length
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, crest (bird in a crest coronet), family motto on banner - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, three orders of distinction, crest (feathers in a coronet), mantle - white metal - 1 & 1/6"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, three orders of distinction, crest (feathers in a coronet), mantle - gilded brass - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, crest (Papal mitre on a torse), supporters, motto on banner - silver-plated copper - 1 &3/16"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, hand of Ulster, double crest (shell & laurel on a torse, flaming castle turret in a naval coronet), family motto on banner - gilded brass - 1 &1/8"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - achievement shield, triple crest (lion, portcullis & arm holding a hatchet on torses), family motto on banner - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - three achievement shields (three families), triple crest (all on separate torses), supporters, two family mottos on banners, ground - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - Prince of Wales coachman's livery - two achievement shields (marriage), two escutcheons of pretenses, mottos on belt of distinction and shield border, double crest (on two different coronets), royal coronet of rank, supporters, family motto on banner, ground - gilded brass - 1 & 9/16"
25-5.1.1 Coats of arms only (must have family shield) - Queen's Own coachman's livery - achievement shield, motto on belt of distinction, crest (lion on a royal coronet), supporters, family motto on banner, ground - gilded brass - 1 & 9/16"
Royal tailor for Buckingham Palace plus the button manufacturer
25-5.1.2 Full achievement (must have shield, helmet and crest) - tilted achievement shield, peer's helm rank, crest (arm on torse), family motto on banner, mantle - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.2 Full achievement (must have shield, helmet and crest) - achievement shield, peer's helm of rank, crest (winged bull on a torse), supporters, motto on banner, mantle - enamel (on hallmarked silver) - 7/8"
25-5.1.2 Full achievement (must have shield, helmet and crest) - achievement shield, double Royal helms of rank, double crest (on coronets ), coronet of rank, supporters, ground - Sweden - tinted brass - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.1.2 Full achievement (must have shield, helmet and crest) - achievement shield, escutcheon of pretense, double helms of rank, double crest (on coronets ), coronet of rank, supporters, ground - Sweden - silver-plated metal - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.1.2 Full achievement (must have shield, helmet and crest) - achievement shield, escutcheon of pretense with coronet of rank, triple helms of rank, triple crest (on coronets), Count's coronet of rank, mantle - German - silver-plated metal - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.1.2 Full achievement (must have shield, helmet and crest) - achievement shield, escutcheon of pretense, triple helms of rank, triple crest (on coronets) - Sweden - silver-plated copper - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.1.2 Full achievement (must have shield, helmet and crest) - achievement shield, escutcheon of pretense, triple helms of rank, triple crest (1 on coronet, 2 on torses), supporters, ground - gilded brass - 1 & 1/8""
25-5.1.2 Full achievement (must have shield, helmet and crest) - achievement shield, escutcheon of pretense, five helms of rank, five crests (on torse and different coronets), royal coronet of rank, family motto on banner, supporters, mantle, ground (this button has it all!) - gilded brass - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Maiden/straight edge (no half or quarterings in lozenge) - Mumm family (canting) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Maiden fancy edge (no half or quarterings in lozenge) - gilded brass - 15/16"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Maiden (no half or quarterings in lozenge) - two patterns inside the lozenge represent silver & gold metal - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Maiden (no half or quarterings in lozenge) - Family Initials inside lozenge - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Maiden (no half or quarterings in lozenge) - Family Monogram inside lozenge - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Maiden (no half or quarterings in lozenge) - Lover's knot - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Maiden - rare shell & elaborate scroll design- silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow of Royal Bloodline - widow Francis Crawshay - (family motto on banner) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow of Royal Bloodline (family motto on banner) - monogram - unusual lozenge shape - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Woman's Cadency Mark (heart - first daughter) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Woman's Cadency Mark (scallop shell - 6th daughter) - modified square lozenge shape - 19th c. Escutcheon of Pretense shield - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Non-heiress Widow - Widow Fitzwilliams (lozenge halved)- fancy border - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Non-heiress Widow (lozenge halved) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Non-heiress Widow (lozenge halved) - gilded brass that has been cut out of the mold but has not been finished off - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress /Co-hieress (lozenge quartered) - silver-plated copper - 1"
unusual back mark
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Non-heiress Widow (lozenge halved) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Non-heiress Widow - Widow Keating of Ireland (lozenge halved) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Non-heiress Widow (lozenge halved) - Coachman's button - 2-piece gilded brass - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress of a Gentleman (Escutcheon of Pretense, heater-shaped shield) - three sections in the lozenge - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress of a Gentleman (Escutcheon of Pretense, heater-shaped shield) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress of a Gentleman (Escutcheon of Pretense shield) - rare mourning finish over gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress Remarried (quartered lozenge + Escutcheon of Pretense) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress Remarried (quartered lozenge + Escutcheon of Pretense) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress of a Gentleman with her Quarterings - Escutcheon of Pretense + her father's arms at the top - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress of a Gentleman with her Quarterings - Escutcheon of Pretense + her father's arms at the top & behind - unusual necklace hanging from the escutcheon - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow of a Baronet (Hand of Ulster) - quartered lozenge with an Escutcheon of Pretense - curved shape - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow of a Baronet (Hand of Ulster) - lozenge with an Escutcheon of Pretense - unusual lozenge edge - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow of a British Peer (Viscount Coronet of Rank) - 2-piece gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow of a British Peer (Baron's coronet of Rank) - Escutcheon of Pretense on the dexter side - gilded brass-1 & 1/16"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Quartering Brought In (quartered + one quarter quartered lozenge) - Widow Heiress dies so children inherit her arms - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Quartering Brought In (quartered + one quarter quartered lozenge) - Widow Heiress dies so children inherit her arms - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Complete Achievement (marriage: husband's on dexter & wife's on the sinister side) - his Order of Distinction - laurel design element around her lozenge + hanging leaf - 2-piece gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Complete Achievement (marriage: husband's on dexter & wife's on the sinister side) - his Order of Distinction - laurel design element around his shield & her lozenge - Order of Distinction - family motto on banner - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Complete Achievement (marriage: Peer & Non-heiress Peeress - her Viscount father) - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Hereditary Peeress in Her Own Right (halved lozenge with supporters) - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Hereditary Peeress in Her Own Right (halved lozenge with supporters) - Earl's Coronet of Rank - gilded brass -1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress of a Peer (Escutcheon of Pretense + supporters) - gilded brass - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress of a Peer (Escutcheon of Pretense + supporters + Viscount Coronet of Rank) - 2-piece gilded brass - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress of a Gentleman (man beneath her rank marriage - he has just a crest & belt of distinction) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.1.3 Lozenges - Widow Heiress Twice Widowed (Mary Elizabeth Egerton, Lady Sykes - married Aug. 2, 1814 to Sir Mark Masterman Sykes, remarried Sept. 16, 1834 to Dugdale Strafford of Warwick) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.1 Patterns and symbols (Crests) (corresponds to Sec. 22 - Heart) - Heart & Wings surmounting a torse with the family motto on a banner (wings & banner can only be used if pictorials are allowed in award) - 2-piece silverplated copper - 1"
25-5.2.1 Patterns and symbols (Crests) (corresponds to Sec. 22 - Circle/Crescent) - Verbal + Crescent surmounting a torse (Banner can be used if other pictorials are allowed in award) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.1 Patterns and symbols (Crests) (corresponds to Sec. 22 - Circle/Crescent) - Crescent & 12 pointed Star surmounting a curved torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.1 Patterns and symbols (Crests)(corresponds to Sec. 22 - Star) - 5 pointed Star (with overall pattern inside) surmounting a mural coronet - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.1 Patterns and symbols (Crests)(corresponds to Sec. 22 - Star) - 6 pointed Star surmounting a crest coronet - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.1 Patterns and symbols (Crests) (corresponds to Sec. 22 - Star) - 8 pointed Star (with overall pattern inside) surmounting an unusual torse (with 8 twists) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.1 Patterns and symbols (Crests) (corresponds to Sec. 22 - Letter/word/verbal) - Initials surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 15/16"
25-5.2.1 Patterns and symbols (Crests) (corresponds to Sec. 22 - Rare Rebus) - represents Time, all surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.1 Patterns and symbols (Crests) (corresponds to Sec. 22 - Rebus) - Topless family, surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.1 Patterns and symbols (Crests) (corresponds to Sec. 22 - Rebus) - Jabbed Heart surmounting a torse with Verbal family initials (JAB) - 2-piece gilded brass - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Birds/Domestic Fowl) - Rooster & anchor surmounting a torse with a family motto on banner and the Hand Of Ulster signifying a Baronet - 2-piece silver-plated metal - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Birds/Owl) - Owl & rat surmounting a torse with a fancy border - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Birds/Wading, Water Bird) - Heron & Shell surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Birds/Peacock) - Raptor on top of a swaddled baby surmounting a chapeau - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Birds/Peacock) - Peacock displaying full tail feathers surmounting a chapeau with a coronet of rank - 2-piece gilded brass - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Fish) - Diving Fish surmounting a Chapeau - 2-piece silver-plated metal - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Invertebrates/Arachnids) - Scorpion (rare) surmounting a torse with the family motto on a banner - gilded brass - 9/16" (cuff size)
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Invertebrates/Crustaceans) - Crab (rare) surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Invertebrates/Insects) - Bee flying above a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Invertebrates/Mollusks) - Shelled animal on sand surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 15/16"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Invertebrates/Mollusks) - Snail (rare) surmounting a torse - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Domestic Cat) - Cat head holding a key surmounting a torse with the family motto on a banner - Canting: "Holding the key to her heart" - silverplated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Wild Cat) - Lion and ladder surmounting a torse - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Wild Cat) - Leopard holding an arrow surmounting a torse with a fancy border interlaced with the family motto on a banner - gilded brass - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Deer Family) - Stag head holding the family motto on a banner in his mouth surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16'
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Deer Family) - Moose head (rare) surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Domestic Dog) - Greyhound/Whippet tethered to a tree stump surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Elephants) - Standing Elephant surmounting a torse with the Blayney de Monaghan family motto on a belt of distinction - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Horse Family) - Horse head surmounting an unusual torse with 20 twists - 2-piece gilded brass - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Horse Family) - Running Horse surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Rabbits) - Seated Hare surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper-1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Mammals/Swine Family) - Walking Boar surmounting a Chapeau - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16'
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Reptiles) - Crocodile (rare) surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Reptiles) - Snake in a knot surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16'
25-5.2.2.1 Animals (corresponds to Sec. 17 - Reptiles) - Turtle (rare) on aquatic plants surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Anchors) - Anchor surmounting a torse with family motto - Hallmarked silver - modified square shape - 7/8"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Anchors) - Arms holding an anchor surmounting a torse with an elaborate monogram - Italian - 2-piece white metal - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Containers) - Barrel surmounting a torse with an Esquire's Helm of Rank (below crest) (2 objects) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Containers/Baskets) - Cornucopia surmounting a torse with the family motto - Scotland - gilded brass- 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Claws) - Leg with claw surmounting a Duke's coronet (2 objects) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Feet) - Severed Leg stabbed by a knife surmounting a torse (2 objects) - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Hands) - "Hand of Ulster" Hand & Heart surmounting a torse - Ireland - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Hands) - Arm/Hand holding a severed head (2 objects) surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Paws) - Lion's Paw surmounting a torse with family motto on a banner (2-objects) and a cadency mark (annulet ring signifying the 5th son) - 2-piece gilded brass - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Belts) - Belt of Distinction emblazoned with a family motto, flags surmounting a (rare) Naval Crown (3 objects) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Footwear) - Boot & spur (2 objects) surmounting a torse (the arms of God holding a heart are not objects but focus is on objects so ok to have them also on button)- gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Hats, Headdresses) - Bishop's Mitre surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Hats, Headdresses) - Plumed Helmet surmounting a torse - 2-piece gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Hats, Headdresses) - Royal Helm (helmet) with the family motto on a banner (2 objects) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Hats, Headdresses) - Helmet & Spur each surmounting a torse (very rare Vertical double crest) (2 objects) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Horseshoes) - Horseshoe upright (holding luck) and wings surmounting a Mural coronet with the family motto on a banner (4 objects) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Musical Instruments) - Harp surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper -1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Shells) - Scallop Shell with leaves surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Sports, game equipment) - Hunting Horn surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Unlisted) - Prince of Wales Feathers and crescent surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Unlisted) - Book held by "the hand of God" surmounting a torse - 2-piece white metal - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Unlisted) - Hourglass and wings surmounting a torse (2 objects) - Rebus: signifies time passing - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.2 Objects (corresponds to Sec. 18 - Unlisted) - Globe and rainbow surmounting a torse with the family motto on a banner (2 objects) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Cattails) - Cattails surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Flowers) - Sunflower & crescent surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Flowers) - Columbine surmounting a Ducal coronet - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Roses) - Tudor Rose surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Thistles) - Thistle & bee surmounting a torse - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Fruits) - Fruit surmounting an unusual torse - 2-piece white metal - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Fruits) - Crossed fruit surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Grapes) - Grapes held up by arms surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Grains, grasses) - Wheat surmounting a torse - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Grains, grasses) - Sheaf of Wheat & sword surmounting a torse - Ireland - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Corn) - Corn plant & fruit in a cornucopia (2 plants) and a Heraldic Antelope each surmounting a torse (Double crest) - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Leaves) Holly leaf & wings surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Leaves) - Shamrock surmounting a torse with the family motto on a banner - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Leaves) - Vert surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Acorns) - Acorn branches surmounting a torse - gilded brass - cuff size 5/8"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Trees) Palm tree surmounting a torse with family motto - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Trees) - Tree grove & padlock surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Trees) - Leafless tree in winter surmounting a torse with family motto on a banner - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Trees) - Tree stump with branches & leaves growing from it - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Trees) - Tree and ferns surmounting a torse with the family motto on a Belt of Distinction - 2-piece gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.3 Plants (corresponds to Sec. 19 - Unlisted) - Tree cone & arms surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Architectural structures) - Turret in flames surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Architectural structures) - Tent surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Asian/Oriental) - Asian woman surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Astronomical) - Sun & clouds surmounting a torse with the family motto on a banner - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Astronomical) - Crescent moon surmounting a torse with a fancy border - couture shape - silver-plated copper - 13/16"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Astronomical) - 8-pointed star surmounting a mural coronet - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Cupid, cherubs) - Cherub surmounting a torse - 2-piece gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Egyptian - also Fabulous creatures) - Sphinx (rare) surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Griffin surmount a torse with the family motto on a banner and an Earl's Coronet of Rank ( Leslie family) - molded horn - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Demi Griffin (engorged by a crown) surmounting a torse - hallmarked silver (Birmingham 1913, maker: WEP & Co.) and enamel - 3/4" (cuff size)
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Unicorn rampant surmounting a torse - white metal - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Pegasus surmounting a rare naval coronet - 2-piece unmarked silver - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Flaming Dragon (engorged by a Count's cornet) surmounting an unusual torse - French - white metal - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Hydra surmounting a torse - French - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Hippocampus ("seahorse") surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Harpy surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Centaur surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Flaming Salamader surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Demi Phoenix surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Fabulous creatures) - Mermaid surmounting a full circle torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Heads) - Three men's heads surmounting a torse with a motto on a Belt of Distinction - silver-plated coper - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Heads) - Woman's head & shoulders surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Lovers,couples) - Couple (rare) surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Men) - Blackamoor surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Men) - Celt surmounting a torse with the family motto on an unusual Belt of Distinction - Scotland - couture shape - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Mythological) - Sea Monster (Lochness?) on water surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Mythological) - Vulcan (God of Fire) surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - People) Two Celts (rare) and a Demi-heraldic antelope surmounting a torse with a Baron's Coronet of Rank - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Religious) - Saint Joan of Arc (rare) surmounting a torse with the initial F - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Religious) - Saint Joan of Arc (rare) surmounting an Earl's coronet with a motto on a flowing banner - French - 2-piece white metal - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Transportation - Human) - Knight on horseback surmounting a torse with a Duke's Coronet of Rank - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Transportation - ships/boats) - Ship surmounting a curved torse - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Transportation - Non-human) - Person riding a fish going after food (below the torse) surmounting a torse - Ireland - 2-piece gilded brass - 15/16"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Women) - Woman holding an anchor and severed head (Justice?) surmounting a torse with the family motto on a banner - 2-piece silver plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Women) - Woman holding reaping wheat surmounting a torse - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Women) - Bavarian Woman wearing a crown surmounting a torse - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Unlisted - weather) - Rainbow surmounting a torse with the family motto on a folded banner - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.2.4 Other pictorials (corresponds to Sec. 20 - Unlisted - weather) - Lightning and winged pole surmounting a torse with a motto - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Baron (above the crest) - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Baron (beside the crest on the sinister side) - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Earl (above the crest) - Hallmarked silver - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Duke (above the crest) - German - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Marquess (above the crest) - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Marquess (below the crest) - silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Viscount (above the crest) -silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Count (below the crest) - French - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Royal (above the crest) - unmarked silver - 1 & 3/8"
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Celestial (very rare) (above the crest) - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.1 Coronets of rank - Circlet (above the crest) - gilded brass - 1 "
25-5.2.3.2 Helms of rank - Sovereign (Royal, helm facing affront (forward) with bars or visor lowered) - helm with plumage (below the crest) - silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.2 Helms of rank - Sovereign (Royal, helm facing affront (forward) with bars but the rest of the helm facing dexter) - helm with plumage (below the crest) - silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.2 Helms of rank - Sovereign (Royal, helm facing affront (forward) with bars or visor lowered) - (on the dexter side of the crest) - gilded brass - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.2.3.2 Helms of rank - (Royal, helm facing affront (forward) with bars or visor lowered) - helm with plumage (above the crest) - gilded brass - 1 "
25-5.2.3.2 Helms of rank - Peer (Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount or Count - facing dexter in 3/4 profile with bars) - helm with plumage (below the crest) - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.2 Helms of rank - Peer (Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount or Count - facing dexter in profile with bars) - helm with plumage (below the crest) - gilded brass - 1 "
25-5.2.3.2 Helms of rank - Knight or Baronet (facing forward affront open or with visor raised) - helm (above the crest) - gilded brass - 1 & 1/16 "
25-5.2.3.2 Helms of rank - Non-nobles or burghers (Esquire or Gentleman) (facing dexter in profile with visor closed) - helm with plumage (below the crest) - French - 2-piece white metal - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.2.3.2 Helms of rank - Non-nobles or burghers (Esquire or Gentleman) (facing dexter in profile with visor closed) - helm with plumage (below the crest) - gilded brass - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.3.2 Helms of rank - Non-nobles or burghers (Esquire or Gentleman) (facing dexter in profile with visor closed) - helm with unusual face visor (below the crest) - silver-plated copper - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.2.3.3 Initials, monograms with a crest - Single Initial (below the crest) - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.3.3 Initials, monograms with a crest - Two Initials (beside the crest)- Australia- 2-piece gilded brass - 1"
25-5.2.3.3 Initials, monograms with a crest - Three Initials (below the crest) - gilded brass - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.2.3.3 Initials, monograms with a crest - Two Letter Monogram (below the crest) - gilded brass - 1 "
25-5.2.3.3 Initials, monograms with a crest - Three Letter Monogram (below the crest) - gilded brass - 1 "
25-5.2.3.3 Initials, monograms with a crest - Three Letter Monogram inside a border with the family motto (below the crest) - silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.3 Initials, monograms with a crest - Initial & Monogram (below the crest) - silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.4 Multiple crests - Double Crest - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.4 Multiple crests - Double Crest inside a Belt of Distinction with motto and a fancy border - gilded brass - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.2.3.4 Multiple crests - Double Crest inside Belts of Distinction with mottos - silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.4 Multiple crests - Vertical Double Crest - gilded brass - 1 "
25-5.2.3.4 Multiple crests - Verticle Double Crest (separated) - gilded brass - 1 "
25-5.2.3.4 Multiple crests - Triple Crest - gilded brass - 1 "
25-5.2.3.4 Multiple crests - Triple Crest with an Order of Distinction - 2-piece silver-plated copper - 1 "
25-5.2.3.4 Multiple crests - Quadrupal ("Quad") Crest with mottos on banners- 2-piece gilded brass - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.3.1 Crowns/coronets (by themselves, or with initials or monograms,
no crest present). - Royal Crown - Belgium - gilded brass - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.3.1 Crowns/coronets (by themselves, or with initials or monograms,
no crest present). - Viscount Coronet - ivory - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.3.1 Crowns/coronets (by themselves, or with initials or monograms,
no crest present). - Earl's Coronet and a Chapeau - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.1 Crowns/coronets (by themselves, or with initials or monograms,
no crest present). - Duke's Coronet with one Initial and fancy border - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.1 Crowns/coronets (by themselves, or with initials or monograms,
no crest present). - Duke's Coronet with Initials- silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.1 Crowns/coronets (by themselves, or with initials or monograms,
no crest present). - Viscount Coronet with a monogram - ivory - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.3.1 Crowns/coronets (by themselves, or with initials or monograms,
no crest present). - Rare Royal Crown of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor with a monogram ( Cypher ) - gilded brasœs with a mourning finish - 1"
25-5.3.2 Initials, monograms (by themselves, no crest present) - One Initial - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.2 Initials, monograms (by themselves, no crest present) - One Initial with a Viscount Coronet - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.2 Initials, monograms (by themselves, no crest present) - Two Initials - French - 2-piece white metal - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.3.2 Initials, monograms (by themselves, no crest present) - Monogram of two initials - 18th c. Hallmarked silver - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.3.2 Initials, monograms (by themselves, no crest present) - Monogram of two initials with a lovers knot - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.2 Initials, monograms (by themselves, no crest present) - Monogram of three initials - silver-plated copper - 1 & 1/4"
25-5.3.2 Initials, monograms (by themselves, no crest present) - Monogram of four initials - incised and inked shell (worn by coachmen) - 1 & 1/2"
25-5.3.2 Initials, monograms (by themselves, no crest present) - Monogram of several initials with a fancy border- gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.2 Initials, monograms (by themselves, no crest present) - Monogram and initials - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Bat wings & tasseled rope - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Wolf with bloody paw - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Pelican vulning - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge of the Prince of Wales - Fleur-de-lis, crown & motto on banner - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Arrows with initial - Sweden - 2-piece white metal - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Bucket with motto on banner - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Royal helm & elephant trunks with a star - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Esquire's or Gentleman's helm with plumage - Dutch - 2-piece white metal - 1 & 1/8"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Belt of distinction - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Acorn - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Sheaf of wheat - French - 2-piece gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Acorn sprig & 1/2 Tudor rose - 2-piece white metal - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Ship in flames with motto on banner - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Soldier and horse atop a floral design with a Baron's Coronet of Rank - 2-piece gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Badge - Heart with a Royal Coronet of Rank - unmarked silver - Diamond shape - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Without design - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Ecclesiastic/Achievments - Cross crosslets & crosiers - silver-plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Ecclesiastic/Galero of rank & tassels with an initial - silver plated copper - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Ecclesiastic/Galero of rank & tassels with a cross crosslet - 2-piece silver-plated copper - (cuffs size) 11/16"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Ecclesiastic/Bishop's mitre with a pallium - gilded brass - 1"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Ecclesiastic/Bishop's mitre with a pallium and a monogram - gilded brass - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Ecclesiastic/Bishop's mitre with other religious elements - gilded brass - 1 & 1/16"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Ecclesiastic/Papal Tiara and pallium - French - 2-piece white metal - 1 & 3/16"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Ecclesiastic/Papal Tiara and pallium with crossed keys - French - 2-piece gilded brass - 7/8"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Ecclesiastic/Papal Tiara and pallium with crossed keys - Belgium - gilded brass - 15/16"
25-5.3.3 Unlisted, badges, bishop’s mitre, without design, etc. (by themselves, no crest or achievement shield present) - Ecclesiastic/Royal crown atop a pallium with a crossed crosier & blessing cross above a Bible - gilded brass - 15/16"
Original Firmin Button Salesman's Sample Book
Original Firmin Button Salesman's Sample Book
The Royal Mews of Buckingham Place
Livery button Aficionados (from left to right): John Whiteford, Tom Skovronsky, Tom Barrans & Deborah Hanson
Section 25-5: Livery
Acknowledgements: Thanks to Deborah Hanson, Jane Quimby, Tom Skovronsky and Sebastian de Valcourt the use of images from their collections for the above examples.
A special thanks to Tom Skovronsky, Joan Lindsay & Joy Journeay for their expert editing skills!
References:
NBS Button Bulletin, July 2008 - An Illustrated Revision of the 2009–10 Livery Button Classification by Deborah Hanson and Tom Skovronsky - click to view link.
Women's Livey Lozenge Guideline's by Deborah Hanson - click link to view & print: Guideline's & Judging sheet.
Fairbairn's book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland - click to view link.
Livery Buttons Identification, Classification and Heraldry, Vol I & Vol II by Tom Skovronsky
Livery Buttons The Pitt Collection by Gwen Squires
A Complete Guide To Heraldry by A. C. Fox-Davies
Livery Button and Badges Facebook group hosted by Sebastian de Valcourt.