Trousers were blue wool and adorned with buttons. These were similar in appearance to the War of 1812 jacket.Ī wool blue pullover shirt called a jumper was worn underneath and tucked into trousers. General dress:Ī short wool jacket had small gold-colored buttons many veteran petty officers' buttons had Navy insignia, per 1841 regulations. The lanyard kept the items from dropping to the deck when sailors worked aloft (areas above the deck). Neckerchiefs made of silk were worn as head coverings or used to muffle the sound of guns.Ī rope lanyard was worn around the neck or waist to carry a boatswain's whistle or a jackknife (folding blade with clipped point to impede use in fights). The collar protected the uniform from dirt and grime.
You can read through Our History below or Help us write the next chapter.The collar, also known as a tar flap, was a holdover from an earlier era when men had long hair that was tied back with tar or grease. Additionally, we make the buttons for Disney Cruise Line, the Masters Golf Tournament, and most every railroad, state police department, and fire department across the United States. We continue to make metal buttons for our global clients like the fashion houses of rag & bone, Ralph Lauren and Brooks Brothers. As a result, we are the oldest metal button manufacturer in the United States and continue to operate out of Connecticut.
Our company has never lost those incredible attributes of reliability and consistent high quality. These same abilities brought in contracts from around the world. Military forces because of our demonstrated ability to reliably deliver the highest quality products. We can give your career apparel uniform a distinctive look of timeless quality with standard or customized Waterbury buttons.Īfter the War of 1812, our company was retained to make the metal buttons for all branches of the U.S.
With more than 40,000 button patterns in our vault, The Waterbury Button Company can supply you with the perfect button, whether you’re a high-fashion designer, a garment maker in the retail apparel trade or a uniform manufacturer.įashion designers prefer Waterbury buttons for their distinctive designs, detail and range of finishes.
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