Military buttons are nice finds and due to their markings easy to identify. Holland, as well as other mainland European countries, was occupied during the early 19th century (1800-1815) by the French Republican/ Napoleonic armies. Traces of the French occupants and their battles can still be found.

General, more commonly, Republique Francaise buttons can be seen above - many models existed. Regimental buttons, like the 64 and I42 marked buttons can be found also. The smaller buttons were used on the front side of the soldiers uniform while the larger ones were used on the back side. Each soldiers uniform held dozens of buttons - obviously these were eays to loose! The 42nd Regiment is also marked with an 'I', which stands for Infantry.

The main artillery Republique Francaise button and the Naval Artillery 39th Regiment button are more rare.