Preußen Private Purchase
Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Krätzchen (cap)
 
 
Preußen private purchase Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Krätzchen (cap). This cap was worn by the majority of Infantry Regiments, as well as several other units including several Ulanen Regiments. Contrary to issue Mützen, the private purchase example has a black silk lining and Kokarden that are held on with split prongs, rather than sewn on.
 
A close up of the private purchase Mannschaften Schirmmütze Kokarden.
The inside of the cap lacks any visible markings.
The Waffenrock with matching Krätzchen (cap) and Pickelhaube. The piping and band on the Krätzchen are in the infantry facing color of red, while the fittings on the Pickelhaube match the color of the buttons on the Waffenrock. To see the Waffenrock click Here. To see the Pickelhaube click Here.