94 - Foreign Military Lion ? with Wings Button - Need ID

[Pocket Change]

Any info on this button would be appreciated, it measures 23mm, looks like it was silver plated and has the round knob on reverse. Thanks for looking.

 

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[ivan salis]

thats called a " griffon " -- possiblily english

 

[CRUSADER]

It not got much age to it but it trying to look like a 18th century livery button.

 

[Montana Jim]

What do you mean "round knob" on the reverse? Like an overalls button stud?

 

[DaChief]

I agree with the Livery Button. Most definetly British in my opinion. Here are some other examples of a common Livery Button featuring a Griffon/Dragon/Other Creature. I believe you will find the Griffon comes in many variaties and poses. Winged and unwinged, etc. You will also find it misspelled as Griffin, misrepresented as a Lion or as a Dragon. It is a little of both. There is a dog breed called the Griffon also that looks the part. British Overseas Airways is represented by the first button below. Common traits of Livery Buttons are the Creature and typically a base for the figure to sit upon although that is not always the case. We could probably do better on the age and determine if it is indeed a button if you can show us the reverse side.

Check out this need Treasure Hunting site from U.K. about livery button finds. http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/B/buttons.htm