30L 1890s-1910s Royal Blackheath Golf Society Buttons 3/4 Inches Set of 3

Authentic early 20th-century Royal Blackheath Golf Club blazer buttons, circa 1890s to 1910s (Edwardian era, before or around World War I). These buttons are ideal for enthusiasts of golf memorabilia and historic golf artifacts. They also appeal to collectors of Edwardian button sets, uniform buttons, or British club and sporting history items. They are a direct connection to over four centuries of golf tradition, from the era of King James I to the evolution of the modern game.

These buttons display the club's iconic historic insignia. This features a crowned thistle with crossed golf clubs, a rowboat, and golfer figures. The design embodies the club's Scottish heritage and early golf tradition, inspired by classic portraits like the William Innes caddy scene from the early 1800s.

Era: 1890s-1910s
Quantity: 3, three
Size: Medium
Measurements: 30L, 30 lignes, 19 mm, or 3/4-inch
Colors: Brass, Black
Material: Metal

Attachment: Shank. The shank is a punched U-profile loop (also known as a stamped alpha or tunnel shank), formed by punching and bending the steel back metal outward. It includes thread holes for secure sewing and is fully magnetic, a practical and durable choice for club attire during this transitional period.

Construction: These buttons feature a classic two-piece construction. The front is a thin, non-magnetic brass disc (embossed and gilt-finished for the rich, aged golden patina). It is crimped or joined to a separate magnetic steel back plate for added strength and economical production, a standard method for high-quality uniform and club buttons in the industrial late 19th to early 20th century.

Origin: The two-piece brass/steel construction with punched shanks was a Birmingham specialty, using local stamping presses and metallurgy. London firms (e.g., Firmin's London office) often outsourced production to Birmingham workshops.

Uses: Dating to the late Victorian through early 20th century (around 1890 to 1910s), these buttons reflect a time when the club upheld elegant member uniforms amid the expansion of golf and British sporting culture. At this 3/4-inch size, they were commonly used for blazer fronts or jacket bodies, frequently paired with smaller cuff or waistcoat variants in complete sets.

Condition: Excellent. The embossing is sharp and detailed, the antique gold tone is attractive, and there is honest patina.