Fritz Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Grenadier-Regiment König Friedrich I. (4.Ostpreussisches) No.5 The regiment was raised in 1689 and was based in Danzig. It belonged to the XVII. Armee-Korps. A helmet cover for other ranks with red regimental number to the front. To the lower front are three inside brass hooks and two to the rear. Cloth covers were first introduced for manoevres and field service in 1892. In 1897 all covers received a regimental number in red, with the exception of the guards regiments, who wore no numbers. Reserve regiments were denoted by an R over the number, and Landwehr with an L, or sometimes a cross. In the Summer of 1914 green numbers were introduced, these vary in colour from a dark blue-green to a lighter grass green. At the outbreak of war, both forms were in use. This example was found on an earlier officer's helmet from that regiment. Shoulder strap M.1915 for Grenadier-Regiment 5 with monogram of Friedrich I. (reigned 1701-1714) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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