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G008066 PRUSSIAN JÄGER EM/NCO'S M1910 FIELD CAP.
(Krätzchen )BACKGROUND: In 1910 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 M1910 "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 green wool piping to the top of the crown edge and a green wool horizontal centerband. The piping and centerband color indicate service with the Jäger, (Light Infantry). 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. Pin on National and Prussian cockades (probably restored). The interior of the cap is fully lined in tan cotton. Unit marking are blacked out. Marked size 59". This exact cap (although misidentified) is photographed on page 354 of Imperial German Field Uniforms and Equipment Vol 1 by Johan Somers.
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