Button

Silver buttons were an important element of traditional dress in Germany in the 19th century. Most were worn by men, but in a few places in northern Germany women also wore them. Women's buttons tend to be larger and more decorative than those worn by men. They were mainly worn along the sleeves of the outer jacket, from the cuff to the elbow.

This button comes from the Altes Land, and would originally have been one of a set of 12, worn on the outer seam of the cuff. Buttons of this design are rarely marked.