WW1 Sachsen Universal Infantry NCO's M1917 Field Cap

WW1 Sachsen Universal Infantry NCO\'s M1917 Field Cap

WW1 Sachsen Universal Infantry NCO's M1917 Field Cap

 

On its introduction the M1907 "Kratzchen" field cap for enlisted personnel was issued with a branch of service 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.

 

This is a tailor made cap for either an NCO or Officer. Field grey wool construction cap with green/grey wool piping to the top crown edge and a green/grey wool centerband. The front center of the cap band has a stamped magnetic tri-color cockade in red, green and White for Sachsen. To the center of the cap, above the cap band is a national tri-color Prussian cockade. The Prussian cockade was missing when we received the cap but we managed to find a perfectly matching one and inserted it in the old insertion holes from the old one. Without mention this, no one would ever notice!. The cap has a cloth visor sewn, a nice and clever solution seen from period photos taken later in the war 1917-1918.

 

The interior of the cap is fully lined in white cotton. The lining is stamped with several different markings. Manufacturers marking as well as a couple of stamps with un-known purpose for us.      

 

The cap shows clear signs of age and use. Inside, lining shows age/use yellow toning. There is Three small mendings to the lining which most likely is made after the war.

 

The cap size is about 56.5 - 57.

 

Super nice and scarce visored M17 cap with clear signs of use!!



495.00€

WW1 Sachsen Universal Infantry NCO's M1917 Field Cap
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