Button ID help needed please.

[chesterpiglet]

Can anyone help id this please? It has an Assmann mark & Extra Fein on the back. German Railway Telegraphist? Date? The significance of the lower shield with letter or number? Many thanks Rob.

[MAP]

With the lightening bolts, it does appear to have a signals relation. Never seen one like this myself but I think you are on the right track.

[AndyM35]

Hi Chester,

I was able to find a couple of similar examples with a winged wheel where it has variously been described as an early 1890s German Telegraph Delivery Railroad Winged Wheel Uniform Button. Below is another example of a button showing the winged wheel. Not sure if the winged wheel indicates railway or something different, but this might give you a lead at least. The photos aren’t the best, but the example you show looks much nicer and of better quality.

Andy

[chesterpiglet]

Thanks for the suggestions. It may also be for a German Tramway hence the electrical bolts with the 1 signifying the line or route number.

[BlackCat1982]

It looks similar to street tram car buttons, but I've not seen one with this shield before.

[MAP]

We have a "Button" forum believe it or not. I can link the thread there and see if it gets any views. I have left a permanent re-direct link in the Imperial forum.

[chesterpiglet]

Many thanks.

[stuka f]

I can't help you, but keep in mind German made buttons where made for other country's as well.