The coronet is the ceremonial headdress worn by a peer or peeress on occasions such as the coronation. It is a band of silver gilt with markings adorning the rim that is used to designate the rank of the wearer. The eight strawberry leaves on the rim show this to be a Duke's coronet. A Dukedom is the highest peerage in the country, so much so that a prince, other than the Prince of Wales, will usually be created a Duke after attaining his majority. The title of Duke originally signified Sovereign status, as with William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy. It was first used as a peerage in 1337 when Edward III conferred the Dukedom of Cornwall on his eldest son, the Black Prince, although it was not until 1448 that a subject other than a member of the Royal Family was created a Duke, when Sir William de la Pole became Duke of Suffolk.

The Duke's Coronet button is hand burnished and is offered in silver and gilt finishes. The duchess' Coronet is available in hand burnished silver and gilt finishes, and also hand enameled in black, burgundy and French navy.

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The Dukes And Duchess' Coronets