WW1 WW2 British London Midland and Scottish Railway Co. Firmin London Button

The WW1 WW2 British London Midland and Scottish Railway Co. Firmin London Button is an authentic uniform button issued to employees of the London Midland and Scottish Railway Company during the First and Second World Wars. Manufactured by Firmin & Sons, London, a well-known maker of military and civilian uniform accessories, the button features the company’s crest or monogram, typically rendered in raised detail on a brass or gilt metal surface. The rear of the button is usually marked with the Firmin London maker’s name. Uniform buttons such as this were worn on railway staff uniforms, reflecting the importance of rail transport to both civilian life and the war effort in Britain during the early 20th century. The button measures approximately 22mm in diameter and contains a looped shank for sewing onto uniforms. Items like this are collected for their historical association with both British railway history and the role of civilian transport workers during wartime.