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Add a touch of timeless, old-world elegance to your wardrobe or craft collection with this vintage brass shank button.
Featuring a raised, quartered heraldic coat of arms flanked by rampant beast supporters (lion/griffin) set against a finely textured diagonal ribbed ground, this button exudes classic military and collegiate heritage styling. Ideal as a replacement statement button for blazers, sport coats, and peacoats, or repurposed for vintage jewelry making, cuffs, and historic costuming.
Design: Raised heraldic shield with lion & griffin supporters, diagonal hatch textured background, framed by a smooth outer rim
Back: Solid metal back with raised lettering and integrated loop shank
Color / Finish: Warm antiqued gold-tone / polished brass with subtle vintage patina
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Features gentle surface wear and minor age-appropriate patina around the edges and reverse, lending authentic vintage character. Shank is solid and fully intact.
Measurements
(Please verify against your exact piece with calipers or ruler before finalizing):
Diameter: 0.79 in (2.0 cm) / ~20 mm (Standard front blazer button size / 32 Ligne)
(If sleeve size: approx. 0.59 in / 1.5 cm / 15 mm)
Depth / Thickness (including shank): approx. 0.35 in (0.9 cm)
Shank Opening: approx. 0.08 in (0.2 cm)