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**Item Description:**
Up for sale is a 100% authentic, original World War I-era (circa 1890s–1918) Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) uniform coat button.
The face of the button features a stunningly detailed, high-relief strike of the traditional Imperial Crown positioned directly above a fouled anchor, bordered by a classic maritime raised rope-twist border against a pebbled background.
The reverse features an exceptionally crisp and highly readable historical patent stamp: **"GESETZLICH GESCHÜTZT"** (Protected by Law). This mark was used by elite German military contract manufacturers to signify a legally registered equipment pattern.
**Specifications & Condition:**
* Quantity: 1 Single Button
* Military Branch: Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine)
* Era: World War I / Kaiserreich Era (circa 1890s–1918)
* Construction: Two-piece brass / gilt metal construction
* Shank: Original single wire loop shank is present and completely secure
* Condition: Non-excavated (not a battlefield dug relic). Outstanding antique condition with an exceptional aged golden-brass patina. The crown details, anchor ropes, and reverse German lettering all remain remarkably deep, sharp, and clean.
Please evaluate the high-resolution listing photos closely to determine final condition details for yourself before purchasing.
**Terms of Sale:**
Item is sold exactly as pictured. Offered AS-IS with no returns accepted. Will be securely packaged in a padded bubble mailer and shipped quickly with tracking included.
