WW2 German Army 2nd Company Button

This item is a World War II-era German Army 2nd Company uniform button. Used by enlisted personnel and non-commissioned officers in the Wehrmacht, such buttons were typically affixed to the shoulder boards or tunics to denote company assignments within infantry and support units. The button is constructed from metal, most commonly aluminum or zinc alloy, designed to withstand field conditions. The front face features a raised “2” to indicate the 2nd Company, with a plain or lightly textured background. The reverse side is fitted with a shank or loop for secure attachment to fabric. Buttons of this type were produced according to military specifications introduced prior to and maintained throughout the war, ensuring a standardized appearance across the German Army. As an original artifact, it reflects the detailed organization of the German military structure during WWII and serves as a representative example of period-issued uniform hardware.