Baden Train Battalion 14 Schirmmütze

Baden Train Battalion 14
Schirmmütze

Baden Train Battalion 14 Schirmmütze.The flat Teller (plate) shape and the small visor is typical of pre-1900 Schirmmütze. This Schirmmütze was either made, or updated in 1897 with the addition of a Reich's Kokarde. Although not a high-quality cap, it is manufactured from a good quality dark blue doeskin wool.

The manufacturer of the Schirmmütze, is LW Weseloh Offenburg. The other oval stamp is a costumer's stamp. The main reason large numbers of uniform items survived, is due to costume shops for theatrical use. On a personal note, I have been to Offenburg many times and it is an exceptionally beautiful and friendly German city.

A close-up of the officer pattern Kokarden. This pattern of Kokarden were worn by commissioned officers, but also by Senior NCOs with the ranks of Vizefeldwebel to Feldwebel.

The matching Train Pickelhaube, Waffenrock, and Schirmmütze for Badische Train-Btl. Nr. 14. To see the Pickelhaube click Here. To see the Waffenrock click Here.