WW2 German Army 2nd Corps Button

The WW2 German Army 2nd Corps Button is an original uniform component used by the German Wehrmacht during the Second World War. This metal button, typically made from zinc or a similar alloy, would have been affixed to the uniforms issued to members of the 2nd Army Corps (II. Armeekorps). The button measures approximately 19mm in diameter and features a plain front with a shank for attachment on the reverse. Standard issue buttons like this were crucial elements of military dress, serving both functional and identifying purposes. The design and material are consistent with those produced in Germany during the 1939–1945 period, adhering to regulations in effect at the time. Such buttons are part of the broader material culture of the German armed forces and provide tangible evidence of wartime production and uniform standards. This example is representative of items commonly recovered from period uniforms and field gear.