Orden und Militaria bis 1918

sche Auszeichnungen waren unbedingte Vo- raussetzung. Stationiert war die Kompanie in Berlin, Charlottenburg, Potsdam und Kassel. A gala tunic for a sergeant of the Schlossgarde Company (tr. Castle Guard Company), Berlin, circa 1890/1900 Long tunic of dark blue cloth with red stand- up collar and red Swedish sleeve cuffs. The collar and cuffs with silver lace, the cuffs with the special white braiding for a sergeant of the Schlossgarde Company, on the shoulders the large white shoulder boards with cypher “FWR” underneath a crown applied in metal, silver-coloured buttons, iron hook closure, on the breast with loops for the orders, Long Service Award FW III. Light-coloured cloth lining (somewhat stained), two inner coattail pockets. Traces of wear and age. Extremely rare, worn item in good condition. The Prussian Schlossgarde Company was commissioned to guard the royal castles and gardens until 1918. During festivities its mem- bers wore high grenadier caps. The company consisted of semi-invalid non-commissioned infantry officers who had served for at least 12 years and preferably had participated in campaigns. Military awards were an essential precondition. The company was stationed in Berlin, Charlottenburg, Potsdam and Kassel. 300577 II € 4.500 4400 Geschenkdegen alter Art mit Damast- 4399 4399