First looks like a livery button to me :P infact they both do to me, I have some that are very similar..Nice finds 
I'd give you the thin sheet metal oneLucas said:Well, one of them does look like a livery... the quality is good, with crisp detail.
The other, well, it looks like a thin stamped sheet metal button that has been pushed in/dented. Hard for me to call that anything but blazer.
Better pics of the backs would really help.
but there's to many buttons that are posted here, that simply get labeled common blazer button
Doesn't make much difference to me because I find lots of buttons, and regard them as a bit of a nuisanceLucas said:Well it doesn't make it right, but it follows the pattern...
older = fewer people who had less stuff
newer = many more people who have tons of stuff
So, statistically, most button finds will be recent. So, if it looks like a modern button, it gets classed as modern.
The more info, the better the pics, the more people that look at it, the better the ID. A cooperative effort.
Bottom line is the best ID possible. It's all about the artifacts.
![:-\](https://www.treasurenet.com/smilies/undecided.gif "Undecided :-\")
28 in 20 minutes was my record before I left the field but I know the guys over there appreciate them a lot more, new people coming to the hobby would want the right ID for a button, especially from the Us, simply labeling them Blazer Buttons is just not good enough. I know you work hard with your IDs 
and I can't recall you doing this, so it would be you these new folks would look to, along with the outher regulars of the Whatsits Thread
Well, I see a lot of head banging SS and I apologize for not posting any supporting pics or links. That's not like me. Maybe I got lazySilver Searcher said:
How many times do we get this when some one posts a button....Blazer Button
SS
or maybe its because we have been here many times before. 
So much for ignore.bigcypresshunter said:Well, I see a lot of head banging SS and I apologize for not posting any supporting pics or links. That's not like me. Maybe I got lazySilver Searcher said:
How many times do we get this when some one posts a button....Blazer Button
SS
Its a lot of work searching thru thousands upon thousands of blazer variations but those that read my posts know I am never afraid of some hard research. I never said they were modern, but these designs are still used today. They have all the elements- rusted back, lions rampant, shield, crown, crest, ribbon, etc. Blazer buttons are very often made in a Livery or Navy motif but that doesn't make them Livery.
I took a lot of time posting, lost it all once, had to retype and research everything.. I even used spell check to prevent any unnecessary editing. I know that bothers some members. I hope this helps explain it.
The first button may have a sword. This is not an exact match but I feel its close enough. http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=29562
The second button is actually a variation the Belgium Crest. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Belgium
Both are civilian fashion blazer buttons I am 99.99% sure.
Yea I know. I cant help myself and I peek sometimes.Silver Searcher said:
I guess Im just over passionate about the What Is It forum. But life is too short for arguments. I need to learn to get along because TN is a group effort.
I was not getting at you personelybigcypresshunter said:Yea I know. I cant help myself and I peek sometimes.Silver Searcher said:
I apologize for past misunderstandings.
I know what you are saying. Its a thin line between Navy and Navy blazer. Or Livery and blazer (with Livery design). Some blazers are exactly like a Livery.
Some mistakes have occured in the past on calling it a blazer too fast but I recognized these designs. I have seen them before.
it was the general remark we get on a lot of posts, this doesn't help the poster. The links you posted are very good and if is was my thread I would be very pleased with the imformation you have posted way better than just Blazer Button
Yes...but that's new, the one shown above is dug...and that's why we can't just assign it to Blazer Buttonbigcypresshunter said:
when infact it could be the real deal
I agree supporting pics and links are necessary. Especially with new members looking for authentication.
Horses for courses, I don't get the chance to find shipwreck coins eitherbigcypresshunter said:I dont dig many Roman coins and Celtic rings in South Florida so I have become a professional on blazer buttons.
mind you I did see a 8 reall on a rally dug 
Thanks. I was wrong for arguing. (in the past) It makes us all look bad.4-H said:"I apologize for past misunderstandings. Embarrassed I guess Im just over passionate about the What Is It forum. But life is too short for arguments. I need to learn to get along because TN is a group effort."
That's a very stand up statement Dale.
I look up to you for that.
Mike
