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Rare set of five matching gold-tone uniform buttons featuring the iconic Hamburg America Line (HAPAG) "HH" crowned monogram. The design incorporates the historic Hanseatic Hamburg emblem surrounded by a rope-style border, reflecting the company's maritime heritage.
Hamburg America Line (Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft, or HAPAG) was one of the most important transatlantic passenger and shipping companies in history. These buttons likely originated from a maritime, shipping, or transportation-related uniform garment.
Details
Set of 5 matching buttons
Gold-tone metal construction
Crowned "HH" HAPAG emblem
Rope border design
Shank-back construction
Approx. 7/8" diameter
Vintage condition
Condition Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, patina, and finish loss consistent with service use. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Collector Interest Ideal for:
Maritime collectors
Ocean liner memorabilia enthusiasts
HAPAG collectors
Uniform button collectors
Historical transportation memorabilia collections