Literature

  • Buttons of the Defence Forces in Australien

    Buttons of the Defence Forces in Australien

    Author:
    J.K. Cossum
    Year of publication:
    1988
    ISBN:
    0 7316 3083 1
    Publisher:
    J.K. Cossum

     

    Australia:
    A catalogue about Australian military buttons.

  • Uniformsknapper i den Danske Hær 1911-1997

    Uniformsknapper i den Danske Hær 1911-1997

    Author:
    Karsten Skjold Petersen
    Year of publication:
    1998
    ISBN:
    87-985521-6-3
    Publisher:
    TOJHUSMUSEET

     

    Denmark:
    A catalogue about Danish military buttons with many photos of uniforms.

  • Frühe Scheibenknöpfe aus Metall 14.-17. Jh.

    Frühe Scheibenknöpfe aus Metall 14.-17. Jh.

    Author:
    Werner Schönweiß
    Year of publication:
    1987
    Publisher:
    Deutsches Knopfmuseum Bärnau

     

    Germany:
    A brochure about old buttons "Scheibenknöpfe" from the 14th to 17th century.

  • Lüdenscheid und die Knöpfe. Eine kleine Kulturgeschichte des Knopfes

    Lüdenscheid und die Knöpfe. Eine kleine Kulturgeschichte des Knopfes

    Author:
    Dr. Walter Hostert
    Year of publication:
    1976
    Publisher:
    Stadt Lüdenscheid

     

    Germany:
    A book about the history of button making and the town of Lüdenscheid.

  • Lüdenscheider Knopfbuch / I.Teil Uniformknöpfe / Geknöpfte Heraldik: Eine Einführung in die Welt der Bilderknöpfe

    Lüdenscheider Knopfbuch / I.Teil Uniformknöpfe / Geknöpfte Heraldik: Eine Einführung in die Welt der Bilderknöpfe

    Author:
    Dr. Walter Hostert
    Year of publication:
    1997
    ISBN:
    3-929614-22-7
    Publisher:
    Stadt Lüdenscheid

    Germany:
    A book about the variety of coat of arms buttons.

  • Lüdenscheider Knopfbuch / I.Teil Uniformknöpfe / Im Frieden wie im Krieg / 2. Militärische Uniformknöpfe in Preußen-Deutschland seit Beginn des 18. Jahrhundert

    Lüdenscheider Knopfbuch / I.Teil Uniformknöpfe / Im Frieden wie im Krieg / 2. Militärische Uniformknöpfe in Preußen-Deutschland seit Beginn des 18. Jahrhundert

    Author:
    Dr. Walter Hostert
    Year of publication:
    1997
    ISBN:
    3-929614-50-2
    Publisher:
    Stadt Lüdenscheid

    Germany:
    An overview of the history of the military button, with a focus on Prussia and Germany.

  • Des Dieners alte Kleider. Knöpfe und Livreen an Adelshöfen des 19. Jahundert. Begleidband zur Ausstellung von Marieluise Kliegel

    Des Dieners alte Kleider. Knöpfe und Livreen an Adelshöfen des 19. Jahundert. Begleidband zur Ausstellung von Marieluise Kliegel

    Author:
    Marieluise Kliegel
    Year of publication:
    1994
    ISBN:
    3-929614-13-8
    Publisher:
    Kulturdezenat der Stadt Lüdenscheid

    Germany:
    A book about buttons and livery at noble courts of the 19th century.

  • Des Dieners alte Kleider. Knöpfe und Livreen an Adelshöfen des 19. Jahundert. Doktorarbeit von Marieluise Kliegel

    Des Dieners alte Kleider. Knöpfe und Livreen an Adelshöfen des 19. Jahundert. Doktorarbeit von Marieluise Kliegel

    Author:
    Marieluise Kliegel
    Year of publication:
    1999
    Publisher:
    Norbert Reiman

     

    Germany:
    A book about buttons and livery at noble courts of the 19th century. ( Doctoral thesis )

  • Knopfmuseum Waldes - Sammlung von Kleiderverschlüssen – Jahrbuch .. - Berichte aus dem Knopfmuseum Waldes – Zeitschrift für Geschichte des Kleiderverschlusses im Zusammenhang mit der Trachtengeschicht

    Knopfmuseum Waldes - Sammlung von Kleiderverschlüssen – Jahrbuch .. - Berichte aus dem Knopfmuseum Waldes – Zeitschrift für Geschichte des Kleiderverschlusses im Zusammenhang mit der Trachtengeschicht

    Author:
    Knopfmuseum Waldes
    Year of publication:
    1919
    Publisher:
    Museum Waldes

    Germany:
    Magazine of the button museum Waldes.

  • Le bouton de l'armée française

    Le bouton de l'armée française

    Author:
    Capitaine Maurice Bottet
    Year of publication:
    1908
    Publisher:
    Edité par Paris, journal "La Giberne"

     

    France:
    Probably the first French catalogue with drawn illustrations of uniform buttons.

  • Le Bouton uniforme français

    Le Bouton uniforme français

    Author:
    Louis Fallou
    Year of publication:
    1915 / 1997
    ISBN:
    84-7823-685-6
    Publisher:
    Edité par Paris, journal "La Giberne"

     

    France:
    A reference catalogue with drawn illustrations of French uniform buttons.

  • Encyclopédie du bouton d’uniforme français MARINE

    Encyclopédie du bouton d’uniforme français MARINE

    Author:
    Philippe Mahot / Alain Simon
    Year of publication:
    2007
    ISBN:
    ISSN 0753-1877
    Publisher:
    Edité par Paris, journal "La Giberne"

     

    France:
    A comprehensive catalogue with drawn illustrations of French marine buttons.

  • Police Forces of Great Britain and Ireland - Their Amalgamations and Their Buttons

    Police Forces of Great Britain and Ireland - Their Amalgamations and Their Buttons

    Author:
    Howard Ripley
    Year of publication:
    1983
    ISBN:
    0 901718 29 7
    Publisher:
    R. Hazell & Co.

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue about British and Irish police buttons.

  • Police buttons volume 2

    Police buttons volume 2

    Author:
    Howard Ripley / Denis A Darmanin
    Year of publication:
    2000
    ISBN:
    0-9527938-1-4
    Publisher:
    Police Insignia Collectors Association of Great Britain

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations of British police buttons.

  • Buttons of the British Army 1855-1970, AnIllustrated Reference Guide for Collectors

    Buttons of the British Army 1855-1970, AnIllustrated Reference Guide for Collectors

    Author:
    Howard Ripley
    Year of publication:
    1971
    ISBN:
    SBN 85368 065 5
    Publisher:
    Arms & Armour Press

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue about British military buttons 1855-1970.

  • Buttons of the Regular Army 1855-2000, An Illustrated Reference Guide for Collectors

    Buttons of the Regular Army 1855-2000, An Illustrated Reference Guide for Collectors

    Author:
    Howard Ripley / Denis A Darmanin
    Year of publication:
    2002
    ISBN:
    0-9524461-1-1
    Publisher:
    Arrow Press

     

    Great Britain:1
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations of British military buttons 1855-2000.

  • Local Militia Buttons

    Local Militia Buttons

    Author:
    Howard Ripley and Bob Moodie
    Year of publication:
    1994
    ISBN:
    0-9524461-2-X
    Publisher:
    Arrow Press

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations. The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • Local Militia Buttons, 2nd Edition

    Local Militia Buttons, 2nd Edition

    Author:
    Howard Ripley and Bob Moodie
    Year of publication:
    2002
    ISBN:
    0-9524461-2-X
    Publisher:
    Arrow Press

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations. The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • Rifle Volunteer Butons 1859-1908 / The Military Historical Society - special number 1996

    Rifle Volunteer Butons 1859-1908 / The Military Historical Society - special number 1996

    Author:
    Howard Ripley and Denis A Darmanin
    Year of publication:
    1996
    ISBN:
    0 9510603 4 1
    Publisher:
    The Military Historical Society

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations. The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • Yeomanry buttons 1830-2000 / The Military Historical Society - special number 2005

    Yeomanry buttons 1830-2000 / The Military Historical Society - special number 2005

    Author:
    Howard Ripley and Denis A Darmanin
    Year of publication:
    2005
    ISBN:
    0-9510603-8-4
    Publisher:
    The Military Historical Society

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations. The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • English Infantry Militia Buttons 1757-1881 / The Military Historical Society - special number 2010

    English Infantry Militia Buttons 1757-1881 / The Military Historical Society - special number 2010

    Author:
    Howard Ripley and Denis A Darmanin
    Year of publication:
    2010
    Publisher:
    The Military Historical Society

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations. The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • Scottish, Welsh & Channel Islands Infantry Militia Buttons 1757-1881 / The Military Historical Society - special number 2013

    Scottish, Welsh & Channel Islands Infantry Militia Buttons 1757-1881 / The Military Historical Society - special number 2013

    Author:
    Howard Ripley and Denis A Darmanin
    Year of publication:
    2013
    ISBN:
    10: 0952446138 / 13: 9780952446132
    Publisher:
    The Military Historical Society

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations. The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • Buttons; A guide for collectors

    Buttons; A guide for collectors

    Author:
    Gwen Squire
    Year of publication:
    1972
    ISBN:
    SBN 584-10035-3
    Publisher:
    Fredericl Muller Ltd

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue about uniform buttons. Focus: Great Britain.

  • Livery Buttons; The Pill Collection

    Livery Buttons; The Pill Collection

    Author:
    Gwen Squire
    Year of publication:
    1976
    ISBN:
    0 9504748 0 0
    Publisher:
    Leghorn Company

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue about livery buttons. Focus: Great Britain.

  • Livery Buttons – Identification, Classification and Heraldry

    Livery Buttons – Identification, Classification and Heraldry

    Author:
    Tom Skovronsky
    Year of publication:
    2006
    ISBN:
    0-9639588-1-X
    Publisher:
    Gloriosky! Art Stuff

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue about livery buttons. Focus: Great Britain.

  • Uniform Buttons - Enfild Arsenal Manual-Mark I

    Uniform Buttons - Enfild Arsenal Manual-Mark I

    Author:
    Lt. Evelyn Vickers-Smith
    Year of publication:
    1965
    Publisher:
    Kitchener House-Publishers

     

    Great Britain:
    A catalogue about military buttons. Focus: Great Britain and Commonwealth

  • Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons

    Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons

    Author:
    Robert Wilkinson-Latham
    Year of publication:
    1998 / 2005
    ISBN:
    10 : 0747804842 / 13 : 978-0747804840
    Publisher:
    Shire Pubns

     

    Great Britain:
    The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • BRITISH BUTTONS - Civilian Uniform Buttons 19th-20th century (with price guide)

    BRITISH BUTTONS - Civilian Uniform Buttons 19th-20th century (with price guide)

    Author:
    Dennis G Blair
    Year of publication:
    2001
    ISBN:
    1 897788 04 8
    Publisher:
    Greenlight Publishing

     

    Great Britain:
    The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • Railways Buttons, Badges & Uniforms

    Railways Buttons, Badges & Uniforms

    Author:
    David J. Froggatt
    Year of publication:
    1986
    ISBN:
    0 7110 1649 6
    Publisher:
    Ian Allan Ltd

     

    Great Britain:
    The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • Military Buttons Manufacturers from the London Directories 1800-1899

    Military Buttons Manufacturers from the London Directories 1800-1899

    Author:
    Peter Nayler
    Year of publication:
    1993
    ISBN:
    0-662-21135-9
    Publisher:
    Archaeological Services, National Historic Sites, Canadian Heritage, Parks Canada

     

    Great Britain:
    The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • Buttons of the Irish Militia 1793-1881

    Buttons of the Irish Militia 1793-1881

    Author:
    J. McDonnell
    Year of publication:
    1991
    Publisher:
    J. McDonnell

     

    Ireland:
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations. The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • Buttons of the Irish Militia 1793-1881, 2nd Edition

    Buttons of the Irish Militia 1793-1881, 2nd Edition

    Author:
    J. McDonnell and S. Corballis / Illustration by D. Darmanin
    Year of publication:
    2023
    Publisher:
    J. McDonnell

     

    Ireland:
    A catalogue with photos and drawn illustrations. The title is clear, there is nothing to add to it.

  • Bottoni Militari Italiani in appendice Bottoni Militari da Polso

    Bottoni Militari Italiani in appendice Bottoni Militari da Polso

    Author:
    C. Sabatini & E. Antonini
    Year of publication:
    1998
    ISBN:
    88-7000-307-8
    Publisher:
    Mucchi editore

     

    Italy:
    A catalogue about Italian military buttons.

  • Buttons of the CANADIAN MILITIA / ARMY – NAVAL and AIR FORCES / 1900-1990 / Including the Canadian Expeditionary Force and the Newfoundland Forces

    Buttons of the CANADIAN MILITIA / ARMY – NAVAL and AIR FORCES / 1900-1990 / Including the Canadian Expeditionary Force and the Newfoundland Forces

    Author:
    Eric Smylie
    Year of publication:
    1995
    ISBN:
    1-55125-004-7
    Publisher:
    Vanwell Publishing Limited

    Canada:
    A catalogue about Canadian military buttons.

  • BUTTONS PARADE - Military and civilian uniform buttons in Malta —18th to 21st century

    BUTTONS PARADE - Military and civilian uniform buttons in Malta —18th to 21st century

    Author:
    Denis A. Darmanin & George Cassar
    Year of publication:
    2019
    ISBN:
    ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9995750775 / ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9995
    Publisher:
    Kite Group Ltd


    Malta:
    A comprehensive publication by Denis A. Darmanin with historical support from George Cassar about Maltese uniform buttons.

  • Dawne guziki polskie

    Dawne guziki polskie

    Author:
    Wal. Bagiński
    Year of publication:
    1899
    Publisher:
    Towarzystwo numizmatyczne - Kraków

     

    Poland:
    The first Polish catalogue / brochure covering the Polish military buttons of the 19th century with some information about the earlier period.

  • Polskie guziki wojskowe (1914-1945) ze zbiorów Krzysztofa Gładkiego

    Polskie guziki wojskowe (1914-1945) ze zbiorów Krzysztofa Gładkiego

    Author:
    Krzysztof Gładki
    Year of publication:
    1983
    Publisher:
    MUSEUM WALKI I PRACY

     

    Poland:
    The first Polish catalogue (of the exhibition) about military buttons from 1914-1945 from the author's collection.  This brochure has inspired many collectors to take an interest in this subject.

  • GUZIKI - Polskie guziki wojskowe od XVI do końca XX wieku - Przewodnik dla kolekcjonerów

    GUZIKI - Polskie guziki wojskowe od XVI do końca XX wieku - Przewodnik dla kolekcjonerów

    Author:
    W. Boczkowski / M. Jaroszyński-Wolfram / K. Gładki
    Year of publication:
    1999
    Publisher:
    W. Boczkowski / M. Jaroszyński-Wolfram / K. Gładki

     

    Poland:
    Cross-section through the history of the Polish military button from the 16th to the end of the 20th century. Collective work.

  • MÜNCHHEIMER - Historia i działalność

    MÜNCHHEIMER - Historia i działalność

    Author:
    Krzysztof Gładki
    Year of publication:
    2007
    Publisher:
    Krzysztof Gładki

     

    Poland:
    The history of the family and the most famous producers of Polish buttons.

  • GUZIKI - Wykaz producentów, firm grawerskich, jubilerskich produkujących guziki

    GUZIKI - Wykaz producentów, firm grawerskich, jubilerskich produkujących guziki

    Author:
    Krzysztof Gładki
    Year of publication:
    2011
    ISBN:
    978-83-933153-0-7
    Publisher:
    Krzysztof Gładki

    Poland:
    This is a list of manufacturers, engraving and jewellery companies that produce buttons, with the emphasis of course on Polish buttons. For the complete picture there is also short information about production and button types.

  • Guziki szkół wojewódzkich, wydziałowych, liceum, uniwersytet, prawo

    Guziki szkół wojewódzkich, wydziałowych, liceum, uniwersytet, prawo

    Author:
    Krzysztof Gładki
    Year of publication:
    2012
    ISBN:
    978-83-933153-4-5
    Publisher:
    Krzysztof Gładki

     

    Poland:
    The catalogue contains Polish civil servant buttons from the nineteenth century, section - education.

  • Guziki administracji więziennej

    Guziki administracji więziennej

    Author:
    Krzysztof Gładki
    Year of publication:
    2019
    ISBN:
    978-83-933153-1-4
    Publisher:
    Maciej Winnik

     

    Poland:
    The catalogue contains Polish civil servant buttons from the nineteenth century, section - prison service.

  • Polskie guziki wojskowe w XX wieku / Katalog z wystawy

    Polskie guziki wojskowe w XX wieku / Katalog z wystawy

    Author:
    Z. Zajchowski / K. Gładki / W. Boczkowski (dr H. Kroczyński, Z. Filipczak)
    Year of publication:
    1988
    Publisher:
    Elbląski Klub Kolekcjonerow i Wojewódzka Biblioteka w Elblągu

     

    Poland:
    An exhibition brochure with drawn illustrations of Polish military buttons from the twentieth century.

  • Guziki liberyjne - katalog wystawowy

    Guziki liberyjne - katalog wystawowy

    Author:
    Zbigniew Zajchowski
    Year of publication:
    1988
    Publisher:
    Elbląski Klub Kolekcjonerow i Wojewódzka Biblioteka w Elblągu

     

    Poland:
    An exhibition brochure with drawn illustrations of livery buttons of Polish noble families and families who resided on Polish territory.

  • Guziki herbowe, zamki i pałace czyli Guziki liberyjne z herbami szlacheckimi oraz zamki, pałace, dwory na dawnych pocztówkach

    Guziki herbowe, zamki i pałace czyli Guziki liberyjne z herbami szlacheckimi oraz zamki, pałace, dwory na dawnych pocztówkach

    Author:
    Zbigniew Zajchowski
    Year of publication:
    2008


    Poland:
    A catalogue of livery buttons from Polish noble families and families who resided on Polish territory, combined with old postcards of the families' castles and palaces.

  • Guziki herbowe, zamki i pałace – część 2

    Guziki herbowe, zamki i pałace – część 2

    Author:
    Zbigniew Zajchowski
    Year of publication:
    2013
    ISBN:
    978-83-904383-2-0

     

    Poland:
    A catalogue of Livery buttons from Polish noble families and families who resided on Polish territory, combined with old postcards of the families' castles and palaces. Part 2

  • Guziki herbowe, zamki i pałace – część 3 / Sygnatura na guzikach

    Guziki herbowe, zamki i pałace – część 3 / Sygnatura na guzikach

    Author:
    Zbigniew Zajchowski
    Year of publication:
    2019
    ISBN:
    978-83-60138-81-6
    Publisher:
    Uran

    Poland:
    A catalogue of Livery buttons from Polish noble families and families who resided on Polish territory, combined with old postcards of the families' castles and palaces. Part 3

  • Polskie guziki regulaminowe niewojskowe od 1918 roku - próba skatalogowania

    Polskie guziki regulaminowe niewojskowe od 1918 roku - próba skatalogowania

    Author:
    Wojciech Kustowski
    Year of publication:
    2014
    Publisher:
    Wojciech Kustowski

     

    Poland:
    A very solid attempt to catalogue Polish uniform buttons worn by non-military units since 1918, version no. 4

  • Botones Españoles de Uniforme

    Botones Españoles de Uniforme

    Author:
    Ramón Guirao Larrañaga y Miguel Ángel Camino del Olmo
    Year of publication:
    1999
    ISBN:
    84-7823-685-6
    Publisher:
    Ministerio de Defensa

     

    Spain:
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations of Spanish uniform buttons.

  • Svenska försvarets knappar genom tiderna med norska försvarets knappar och svenska civilstatliga knappar

    Svenska försvarets knappar genom tiderna med norska försvarets knappar och svenska civilstatliga knappar

    Author:
    Åke Eklöf Bernt Somreus Wilhelm Wahrenberg
    Year of publication:
    1999
    Publisher:
    Samlarförbundet Nordstjärnan Stockholm

     

    Sweden:
    A catalogue with drawn illustrations of Swedish and Norwegian uniform buttons.