Lot 7330
A czapka for enlisted men of the Uhlan Regiment "King Wilhelm I" (2nd Württemberg) No. 20, circa 1910
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Issue piece. Black lacquered leather body (showing craquelure; crack on the top of the crown; visor swivels and is seamless). Attached Württemberg emblem in nickel silver (secured by screws; double mounting holes). Domed brass chin-scales backed with leather, attached to "Model 91" buttons; Imperial cockade in lacquered sheet iron on the right side (state cockade on the left is incorrect); replacement field badge with grey-red fabric covering (two puncture holes at the front); parade plume of white horsehair inserted behind it. Yellow parade facing with white cord trim. White fabric chin-strap cord with two braided slides. Well-preserved black leather tongue liner; one tongue stamped "U.R.20 / 3. Escdr." on the inside; ink stamp "2. W.U.R. 20" inside the body. Partially refurbished; minor damage; signs of wear and age.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
