colani buttons

[seesoldat]

Hello

Does anyone know why colani (peacoat) buttons came in sliver and brass, was there a reason for this?.

Regards James

[seesoldat]

Thank you very much for the information.

[Thomas]

Basic rule is that gilt insignia belongs to the sea division - current service on ships

where as silver is for the land division - dockyards. Can also relate to the admin service. see

Kaiserliche Marine 1914-1918 site for all info on the Imp. Ger. Navy

Do you have the link?