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G007866 PRUSSIAN "GARDE" INFANTRY EM/NCO'S M1910 FIELD CAP.
(Krätzchen )BACKGROUND: In 1907 the German army introduced a new field-grey uniform, including headgear, to replace the previously worn dark blue uniforms. In 1915 after the outbreak of WWI the new 1910 uniform underwent minor modifications and was re-designated the M1915 uniform. On its introduction the M1907 "Kratzchen" field cap for enlisted personnel was issued with a branch of service, (waffenfarbe) colored centerband and piping. In 1917 the "Kratzchen" field cap was modified by discontinuing the branch of service color centerbands and replacing them with a less visible green centerband for all branches of service but both versions of the caps were worn concurrently.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Field grey wool construction cap with red wool piping to the top crown edge and a red wool horizontal centerband. The cap consists of a one piece circular crown with a four piece body with four vertical machine stitched seams situated at either side and the center of both the front and back. The front center of the cap has a stamped, magnetic sheet metal national tri-color korkarden and Prussian korkarden. Cockades are all original stitching. The interior of the cap is fully lined in green cotton. Size 57". Excellent Garde markings (KBAG) and dated for 1915. Shows use and wear with a few scattered moth nips. This exact cap is photographed on page 359 of Imperial German Field Uniforms and Equipment Vol 1 by Johan Somers. Nice cap!
GRADE **** PRICE $595.00
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