WW1 Imperial German 10th Company Shoulder Button

This is an original World War I Imperial German 10th Company shoulder button, a military uniform accessory used by the German Army during the period of 1914–1918. The button is typically constructed from brass or a similar metal alloy and would have been affixed to the shoulder strap of a soldier’s tunic. The number “10,” usually raised or stamped on the face, denotes assignment to the 10th Company within a regiment. Such buttons were standardized parts of German military dress, serving both an organizational and identification function. The overall design reflects the utilitarian approach to equipment adopted by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. This type of insignia provides insight into the military structure and regimental systems of the era. Wear, patination, and minor surface marks are commonly present on surviving examples due to age and field use. This item is suitable for collectors, historians, or researchers interested in German military material culture.