Model 1915 Preußen Infantry officer's Schirmmütze

Model 1915 Preußen Infantry
Officer's Schirmmütze

Model 1915 Preußen Infantry officer's Schirmmütze. In 1915 visor caps with the olive green visor were introduced for use with the Kriegs und Friedens-Uniformen (War and Peacetime uniform). The cap is made from a light grey wool which almost appears to have a slight purple tinge to it. This may have been a peculiarity of a particular manufacture, as all caps with this unusual color of fabric have similar manufacturing characteristics. This cap displays and interesting feature found on war-time caps, of having a lower quality cloth between the bottom piping or band. In this example, the cloth is a light brown color.

A close up of the standard officer's Schirmmütze Kokarden.

A side view of this Model 1915 Preußen officer's Schirmmütze.

The cap is lined with a cream colored artificial silk with a light-brown Erstz leather sweat band. The original owner's name has been written on the lining in pencil.

A rare grouping; the matching Model 1915 Preußen officer's Model 1915 Pickelhaube and Überzug, Model 1915 Overcoat, and Model 1915 Schirmmütze. To see the Pickelhaube click Here. To see the Overcoat click Here.