Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
Jock,

Apologies for my attempt at humour that failed.

I've seen a number of lapel badges from organisations in the UK; the C. of E. Verger's Guild, for example, offers one for its members. (Whether it is worn of course is another story!)

The rosette originated in France from the larger ones worn on medals, such as the Legion of Honour. MOLLUS, according to tradition, was the first US society to adopt one in the 1870s. I have seen a picture of President Benjamin Harrison, an ex-Union Army officer, wearing one during his Presidency.

T.
Oh come on Todd! Your humour was noted ,hence the smiley at the end of the sentance.

I don't venture into religeous circles,if I can help it,so I know nothing about the Guild of Vergers. The British Legion is the only lapel badge that I can think of at the moment.

I know a bit about the Legion d'Honneur as I have seen a discreet ribbon worn in one of my French relative's lapel botton hole.