Model 1915 Württemberg
Friedens-Uniform Tschapka
 
Model 1915 Württemberg Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Tschapka for the Friedens-Uniform (Future Peacetime Uniform).

The Tschapka has German silver fittings and the 1915 removable top which retains the original black paint in near perfect condition.

The leather M-91 pattern leather chinstrap and 1916 date identifies this Tschapka as being made for the Friedens-Uniform.
 
 
A view of the Württemberg Ulanen issued Wappen (front plate). Like its Preußen counterpart, the small Württemberg Ulanen Wappen measures only 95mm from the top of the crown to the bottom of the center, compared to the larger Infantry Line Wappen at 125mm
 
Issued Tschapka carried the same unique liner for the entire life of the Tschapka, from 1843 to 1915. The helmet is dated inside top skull 1916.
 
 
A side view of the Model 1915 Friedens-Helme Tschapka. Note how the back of the helmet is designed so that it curves down around the wearer's skull.
 
A view of the removable tin top. Note how the bayonet-style lug for the top is identical to the grey chemically oxidized steel top utilized to secure the M1915 Tschapka.

However, as this Tschapka is for the Friedens-Uniform, the top is painted black, not grey.