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Offline Tom 23

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Mid-Victorian Button ID
« on: Tuesday 31 July 18 10:07 BST (UK) »
Hi,
This mid 19th century button has the letters St (saint) J S O.

I thought it would be easy to find out what they stood for, but am struggling, any ideas gratefully received!

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Re: Mid-Victorian Button ID
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 01 August 18 23:19 BST (UK) »
Possibly St. James, there's imagery of him with a staff and large hat as a pilgrim.
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Re: Mid-Victorian Button ID
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 02 August 18 12:13 BST (UK) »
Yes, I have googled an image of St James and think that you are onto something there.

So the 'O' could be 'Order'.

St James ... Order

Thanks

Add, just noticed there is a definite shape on the hat which I think is a cockleshell which he is associated with wearing on his hat