Quote Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR View Post
Scott,
So I thought, until Lyon Clerk advised me in no uncertain terms in her indominatable way that salmon buttons are the strict provinence of the Duke of Argyll and MacLean of Duart. I thought that because I bear way more salmon in my arms than both the noble duke and my chief, I too could have salmon buttons. Wrong! Herself told me (aside from the matter-of-taste factor) that salmon are badges granted to Argyll and Duart, and I have no badge, alas! I'm not sure how correct she might be...but she usually is!
I wonder if this is just a "stongly expressed opinion." I mean, what jurisdiction does the Lyon Court have over non-heraldic dress and accessories, really?

The square buttons on my Argyle jacket have little rampant lions on them, as do perhaps about half the black Argyle and Prince Charlie jackets sold today (the other half bearing thistles). If one can sport the lion rampant ona button, why could one not cast buttons shaped like fish?

And if someone says, "Hey, I thought only The Duke of Argyle could wear salmon buttons," you could just say, "Actually these are herring, but I suppose they do look a bit like salmon, don't they," and then give a knowing wink. :-)

What did Lyon Clerk say about beaver buttons, Sandy?