Prussian Officer M.1915 field cap

[Fritz]

A good example of a Prussian M.1915 officer field cap, as worn by infantry or a specific cavalry regiment with red facings. This example was probably from a regiment or person with a somewhat higher status, the inside of the peak has a deep red finish, associated with Garde, staff or general officers. The cap was offered to me many years ago at an arms fair in the North of Germany, together with the wearer's spurs and shoulder pieces, unfortunately, I only went for the cap. This itself has a few slight moth holes, and some slight rust staining to the top. The liner is of a heavy embroidered silk material as normally used for household, curtains, etc., due to wartime shortages. The sweatband is of a good brown leather, with a deep red silk bow at the back. There is no maker's mark or details of the wearer, the silk liner has shredded in a couple of places, but minimal for age. The field grey top is of a rough field serge, the band and piping of fine red cloth. Both Reichs- and Prussian officer cockades to the front. The peak is of good vulcan fibre with a well kept black finish, inside red. The chinstrap is of black patent leather and easily adjustable. The cap looks as though it has been worn at the Front, and has been in contact with rain and weather.