Unknown Button

[ANGRE7]

Hey all,

Chances are slim, but was wondering if anyone could help me I.D this button i found- Found on a ex school site that was opened in 1851.

 

[Nugget]

Nice find. Is it definitely a button and not a badge of something? And are there any markings on the back?

 

[ANGRE7]

How do you tell the difference Nugget, just a single "half loop" on the back no markings visible.

 

[Nugget]

Sometimes its hard to tell but if its got a loop on the back (for the thread to go through) as opposed to say a nub then its most likely a button. I'll keep looking around to see what I can find on it.

 

[ANGRE7]

Thankyou very much If you need to know where i found it to possibly narrow it down just let me know.

 

[farrell]

Definitely looks chess related with the Knight piece and the checkerboard background.

 

[Gold miner]

Farrell's on to it try here???
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84186073/vintage-chess-piece-horse-knight-jewelry?ref=&sref=
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63064977/ten-10-vintage-metal-buttons-chess-piece

 

[Billabong]

cool find, certainly looks chess related, maybe a club or medal of some kind....
Interesting

 

[ANGRE7]

Thanks so much guys!! If i ever get lost i know who im asking to find me

I was pointing towards something to do with school uniform!

Is there any online chess clubs or anything that might be able to give some more detail into what i found?

 

[Muttering]

Sometimes chess piece emblems are used like regimental badges. The Brits' Royal Family touring circus of security bodyguards all wear plainclothes of course, but have a rook badge on their lapels.

 

[HeadsUp]

could it have been a school prefects coat button ?

research the name of the school to find old photos ?