old military button?

[Antipater]

I hope this is the right forum

I bought this button in the Netherlands (Holland) and I have no idea what it is from but I've seen similar buttons on an imperial German uniform before.
If you can help identify it I'd appreciate it.




the uniform in question

[Gwar]

Looks like older Dutch Army..

[Antipater]

thanks for the tip

[Watchdog]

Not really my area and that is fairly common European symbology but with that crown and the colour of the uniform my bet is that it is 19th century Danish Army.

A picture of the devices on the shoulder boards might be helpful.

Regards

Mark

[Antipater]

Watchdog here's a picture of the shoulder board

[Watchdog]

Watchdog here's a picture of the shoulder board

See what a difference the "whole picture" makes?

As I say this is not really my area but there is no doubt in my mind now that this Imperial German/Prussian. As far as my knowledge goes that device was used by "Militaer Beamten" which means something like "Military Civil Servant" so this could be anything from Customs /police /fire brigade through railway personnel associated with the military and including adminstrative functions. I stand to be corrected but I think that is the general idea.

I hope this helps.

Regards

Mark

[Antipater]

thanks a lot watchdog this will definitely help

[Anderson]

I agree, Imperial German, not Prussian but one of the minor states, maybe Hessen, note the Lion rampant under Imperial crown.

[Watchdog]

I agree, Imperial German, not Prussian but one of the minor states, maybe Hessen, note the Lion rampant under Imperial crown.

Yes of course you are correct mate. I did initially think of the state of Hessen (Hesse)



Then I think I got distracted by the branch insignia on the epaulette / shoulder strap.

Regards

Mark

[Antipater]

Thank you both for helping me identify the button its very much appreciated