I found this thread whilst trying to discover what colour my tie should be. I work on a German heritage railway, but I am allowed to put together...
I seem to be writing to my self on this thread, but if anyone is following it.....I have just found the buttons I require on ebay.... I had to...
The buttons are for a jacket...and not a waistcoat. ( 17mm is for a waistcoat, 23mm is for a jacket and 25mm is for a greatcoat if I am correct).
Exchange 4 German 1945-1950 Bundesbahn railway badges from the British-American occupation zone for 4 British Railways crome 23 mm buttons...
Imena odvojite zarezom.