Post Your Kaiserreich (Imperial) Headgear!

**Arran** · 01-23-2013, 10:44 PM

by stonemint

I realize this is a soft headgear forum, but this is interesting for the fact that it demonstrates the use of an Ersatz lining on a pre-war Pickelhaube--Depaheg was most likely the maker of the liner:

This is a classic WARTIME helmet, with a fibre body and ersatz sweatband. The entire helmet was made by Depaheg. The Bavarian plate, sans laurels around the bandeau, is the wartime version...

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 01-23-2013 10:44 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**stonemint** · 01-24-2013, 12:33 AM

by Arran

This is a classic WARTIME helmet, with a fibre body and ersatz sweatband. The entire helmet was made by Depaheg. The Bavarian plate, sans laurels around the bandeau, is the wartime version...

Arran, I stand corrected--fiber looks like leather in the pics.

**Arran** · 01-24-2013, 01:43 AM

Well, let's keep looking, because although I've never encountered an ersatz sweatband in a pre-war pickelhaube, I'm pretty sure I've seen them in pre-war visor caps!

**M18922** · 01-26-2013, 10:08 AM

What's the link?

**BobS** · 02-19-2013, 03:17 PM

That's a great looking cap; good luck in your hunt. I'm hoping there will be some similiar caps at the SOS, with realistic prices ( !! ).

BobS

**BenVK** · 03-06-2013, 08:46 PM

Superb!

I'm seriously considering selling all my TR items and starting over again with Imperial era instead.

**stonemint** · 03-06-2013, 10:09 PM

by BobS

Attachment 479080 Attachment 479076 Attachment 479079Picked up this officer's schirmutze for the Garde du Corps, or Kurassier Regt.nr.4, at the SOS. It's shape is a bit lower than some, so I am guessing it's from 1900-1910 or so.

BobS

Bob, terrific score--definately KR.

**spandau** · 03-06-2013, 10:46 PM

Hi

I'm a fan of KR caps as well..........come on board and get collecting before they all sell out !

cheers

Tony

**BobS** · 03-07-2013, 03:20 PM

by stonemint

From my cross-town friend--a Pre 1908 Jager zu Pferde officer:

A beautiful example.

BobS

**BobS** · 03-07-2013, 03:28 PM

Regarding Imperial peaked caps, I believe that I can say with certainty that just about any any cap is within my 'affordability" range, save those attributed to royalty, etc. I certainly cannot say that about TR era caps, with some approaching, or exceeding $20,000.
I enjoy the history associated with caps from both eras, but I will likely purchase, if fortunate, more Imperial headgear than that of the TR. I find the various colors of Imperial caps, especially cavalry caps, very attractive.
Oh well, I guess the motto of the GardeKorps, "Suum Cuique", applies here as well. Thanks for your compliments.

BobS