Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Waffenrock for Kgl. Bayer. 1. Chevaulegers-Regt. Kaiser Nikolaus von Rußland
 
Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Eigentumsstück (private purchase) Waffenrock in Kgl. Bayer. 1. Chevaulegers-Regt. Kaiser Nikolaus von Rußland (Czar Nikolaus from Russia) (Nürnberg) III Bayerisches Armee Korps. Although similar to a Ulan Ulanka in cut, the Chevaulegers tunic was known as a Waffenrock and was Stahlgrun (steel-green) in color. Like Bayern Ulan Ulanka, Chevaulegers Waffenrock were not piped on the left side of the double-breast. This example is in the typical thick, ribbed wool material similar to twill. The collar, cuffs, shoulder straps, and piping are in the regimental facing color of burgundy with gilt buttons.
The shoulder straps of Mannschaften Chevaulegers Waffenrock were cloth and pointed, similar to foot troops and blank; no numbers or cyphers were used by any of the eight Regiments. Officers wore shoulder boards or epaulettes. Note the shoulder strap button of "5" designating 5th Squadron.
The back of the Chevaulegers Waffenrock, showing the unique piping arrangement. Note that unlike Foot-Troops, the lower edge of the Chevaulegers Waffenrock is also piped.
A view of the Chevaulegers Swedish cuffs, identical for all ranks. Buttons were in gilt or silver and matched the color of the metal fittings on the Bayern cavalry pattern leather Pickelhaube.
The lining of the Waffenrock is lined in an off-white artificial silk. Note the Quartermaster's approval stamp of "5E" for "5th squadron".
The upper cloth label is a purchased identification label that identifys the owner as Chevauleger Eger of the 5th Squadron of Chev Regt Nr. 1. The 1911 dated Nürnberg tailor's label is sewn to the inside the breast pocket and is identified again to Eger.
The Waffenrock with matching Tellermütze and Pickelhaube. The piping and band on the Mütze are in the regimental facing color, while the fittings on the Pickelhaube match the color of the buttons on the Waffenrock.
A young Chevauleger poses with his mother. Often confused with Bayern Ulan Ulanka in photographs, the shoulder straps and Swedish cuffs are the most obvious ways to distinguish this man as a Chevauleger.