Preußen 5. Garde-Regt. zu Fuß
Issued Waffenrock
 
Issued Waffenrock for the 5. Garde-Regt. zu Fuß (Spandau) Garde-Korps Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Waffenrock. The Waffenrock is a dunkelblau (dark blue) issue-quality doe-skin wool with red cloth collar and Brandenburg cuffs. All buttons are silver and the Waffenrock is piped in red along the front opening as well as the rear skirts.

The collar and cuff carry altpreußen (Old Prussian) white Garde Litzen. Only 3 Infantry regiments in the German forces wore altpreußen Garde Litzen, but only the 5. Garde-Regt. zu Fuß wore white altpreußen Garde Litzen with red Spiegel (center).

The vented rear skirt introduced in 1895 and the large buttons (used prior to 1895) identify this Waffenrock as being made shortly on or after 1895.
 
 
A view of the collar and shoulder straps. The shoulder straps are blank white, as the 5. Garde-Regt. zu Fuß was one of only two Infantry regts to wear blank white straps.
 
Note how the white cloth altpreußen (Old Prussian) Garde Litzen with red Spiegel (center) with taper to a point at the rear. At one time the tunic was issued to a Gefreiter (Corporal) as there is evidence of a single rank button on each side of the collar, which are now sewn shut. The button on the shoulder strap designates the 9th company.
A close-up of the Brandenburg cuffs with altpreußen (Old Prussian) white Garde Litzen.
A close-up of the issue stamps on the white lining. The liner is clearly marked BAG (Clothing Depot of the Garde) 1913 and 5GR 1913 for 5. Garde-Regt. zu Fuß.
A close-up of the leather reinforced lower front buttons, a feature unique to issue Waffenrock.
The back of the Waffenrock showing the rear skirt piping.
A Private from the Preußen 5. Garde-Regt. zu Fuß proudly poses for the camera in Waffenrock with an issued Pickelhaube with white parade plume.