hmsk212 Posted 30 January , 2010 Share Posted 30 January , 2010 Hi Can anyone identify the button in this scan for me, I am not sure what era it is from or indeed if it is military. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdeayton Posted 30 January , 2010 Share Posted 30 January , 2010 Hi Can anyone identify the button in this scan for me, I am not sure what era it is from or indeed if it is military. Steve Doubt if its military - looks classical Greek. The male figure looks animal from the waist down - Pan? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARABIS Posted 30 January , 2010 Share Posted 30 January , 2010 It is Mersey Docks & Harbour Board, with a plain not a roped edge so was used by the railway operating staff. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdeayton Posted 30 January , 2010 Share Posted 30 January , 2010 It is Mersey Docks & Harbour Board, with a plain not a roped edge so was used by the railway operating staff. David. A truly remarkable feat of identification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARABIS Posted 30 January , 2010 Share Posted 30 January , 2010 A truly remarkable feat of identification! Thank you Craig, sadly I am something of a button anorak David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdeayton Posted 30 January , 2010 Share Posted 30 January , 2010 Thank you Craig, sadly I am something of a button anorak David. David The expertise on this forum never ceases to amaze me. Just out of interest - do you know what the figures are and what they represent? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 30 January , 2010 Share Posted 30 January , 2010 Thank you Craig, sadly I am something of a button anorak David. Didn't think anoraks had buttons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsk212 Posted 30 January , 2010 Author Share Posted 30 January , 2010 Hi David Many thanks for the information, very much appreciated. The buttons that I have were manufactured by J. S. M. & Co of Birmingham. Do you have any idea as to the approx dates these buttons would have been part of the uniform ? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARABIS Posted 30 January , 2010 Share Posted 30 January , 2010 David The expertise on this forum never ceases to amaze me. Just out of interest - do you know what the figures are and what they represent? Craig The seated figure is Minerva with Neptune laying at her feet. Not quite sure what it represents, the conquering of the sea maybe? David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARABIS Posted 30 January , 2010 Share Posted 30 January , 2010 Hi David Many thanks for the information, very much appreciated. The buttons that I have were manufactured by J. S. M. & Co of Birmingham. Do you have any idea as to the approx dates these buttons would have been part of the uniform ? Steve Steve, Not sure about the backmark or dates, but would guess 1930s to 1960s? Centurion, Thanks, I asked for that did'nt I? David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsk212 Posted 30 January , 2010 Author Share Posted 30 January , 2010 Hi David Thanks once again for you additional info. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 30 January , 2010 Share Posted 30 January , 2010 The seated figure is Minerva with Neptune laying at her feet. Not quite sure what it represents, the conquering of the sea maybe? David. According to Roman myth Minerva and Neptune had a contest for the possession of Athens. The deity that could produce the most useful thing would win the city. Minerva produced the Olive tree and Neptune the horse. Jupiter awarded the city to Minerva (he may have been partial - she was his daughter) and she took the Greek name Athenae. Now both Liverpool and Manchester in the past (don't laugh) have laid claim to be the Athens of the North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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