Victorian Royal Household levee dress button, a 27mm example of formal court uniform insignia associated with the Royal Household during the reign of Queen Victoria. This type of button formed part of the elaborate levee and court dress worn by officials and attendants connected with the British royal court in the 19th century.
The design features the royal coat of arms in relief beneath the Victorian crown in keeping with formal court uniform standards of the period. The button’s construction and gilt finish reflect the high-quality manufacture associated with ceremonial dress items intended for official state occasions and court presentations.
Buttons of this type were worn on levee dress uniforms used at royal functions, receptions, and formal appearances at court. Such uniforms formed part of the highly structured system of Victorian ceremonial dress, where insignia and embellishments denoted rank, office, and association within the Royal Household.
The 27mm size corresponds to use on tunics and outer garments where larger, more prominent buttons were required to complement richly decorated court attire.
Manufactured in gilt brass with a shank fitting to the reverse, this example represents a well-preserved piece of Victorian court and royal ceremonial history, suitable for collectors of royal memorabilia, uniform insignia, and 19th-century British artefacts.
Dimensions
27mm diameter
Condition
Good overall antique condition, with clear detailing and a well-preserved surface. Age-related wear with period use may be present. The reverse shank remains intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs are evident.
