British Royal Air Force (RAF) WW2 Button

The buttons worn by RAF pilots during World War II were small but highly symbolic elements of their uniform, combining functionality, tradition, and national identity. Typically made from brass, the standard RAF button featured the insignia of the Royal Air Force: an eagle in flight beneath a crown. The design was both elegant and restrained, reflecting the prestige and seriousness of service in Britain's air forces during the war. Over time, the metal was usually polished to a bright sheen, although in combat situations, particularly for pilots who flew missions over occupied Europe, some chose to deliberately dull or blacken their buttons to avoid any glint that might betray them to an enemy observer.

The placement of these buttons was standard across most RAF uniforms, appearing on the tunic, pockets, and cuffs. The quality of the buttons, along with the cut of the uniform, contributed to the distinctive, sharp appearance that RAF personnel were known for during the war. For officers, especially, maintaining a smart uniform was a point of pride and a subtle marker of status within the strict hierarchies of military life. 

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Your WW2 RAF Button will look very similar to the one shown in the photos. There will always be some variety, given our items are unique historical pieces.If for whatever reason you get anything that does not fit this description you are entitled to your money back! 

Owning a soldier's button from World War II is relatively common due to the vast number of military uniforms produced during the conflict. Millions of soldiers from various nations fought in the war, and each uniform typically included several buttons bearing regimental or national insignia. These buttons were made of durable materials like brass or bronze, allowing them to survive the passage of time.

Many buttons were preserved either intentionally or accidentally. Soldiers’ families often kept uniforms or mementos as reminders of their loved ones. Over time, these items made their way into private collections or were passed down through generations. Additionally, buttons were often recovered from battlefields, campsites, or old storage facilities, where they remained buried or forgotten until unearthed by collectors, historians, or archaeologists.