Vintage Artillery and Air Force Officer Button, 23 mm, m/23 by C.C. Sporrong & Co

This Vintage Artillery and Air Force Officer Button (m/23 model) is a rare and historically significant piece of Swedish military uniform design, crafted by the esteemed C.C. Sporrong & Co, Stockholm. Measuring 23 mm in diameter, this button — along with the smaller 13 mm version — was used on the m/23 and m/39 officer uniforms of both the Swedish Artillery Corps and the Air Force.

The obverse features the traditional Swedish royal crown above crossed cannons, symbolizing strength, defense, and precision — core attributes of Sweden’s artillery and aviation branches. Uniquely, this model is painted in matte gray, designed to blend with the service uniform while retaining the elegance of its engraved relief. The reverse bears the stamped mark “C.C. SPORRONG & CO STOCKHOLM”, verifying its authenticity and superior manufacture.

The m/23 model marked the early modernization of Swedish military attire, later succeeded by the m/39 and m/52 uniforms, which continued the use of this emblematic button design. These buttons were typically produced in brass or bronze and then overpainted in gray enamel to reduce reflection and enhance camouflage — a distinctive characteristic of Swedish officer equipment from the interwar period.

This button remains in excellent vintage condition, with visible traces of original gray paint, sharp details, and an intact shank. It stands as a beautiful example of practical design meeting aesthetic tradition within the Swedish Armed Forces.

A superb collectible for enthusiasts of Swedish militaria, Artillery and Air Force insignia, or Nordic uniform history, this Artillery and Air Force Officer Button m/23 captures the craftsmanship and legacy of C.C. Sporrong & Co — a name synonymous with Swedish military heritage.