Description
This officer schirmmütze for Saxon Jäger-Bataillone in feldgrau is a superb example from the WWI era. It features a high-quality black visor, while the green wide band that adds a touch of elegance. The correct Saxon and reich kokarden are placed in the front of the cap. Although there are some traces of moth tracking at the top and on the side, overall condition is premium.
The interior of the cap boasts a complete brown leather sweatband that exhibits cracking from age and dryness. The silk liner displays the Saxon coat of arms along with the dates 1906 and 1916, as well as the shop locations in Leipzig and Zuickau.
This cap is a top-quality artifact from WWI that’s still in excellent condition.
Georg Beyer Zwickau Militär-Mützenfabrik was a German company that produced military headgear, such as caps and helmets, for the German army during World War I. It was located in the city of Zwickau in Saxony, Germany. The company was one of several firms that produced military headgear for the German army during the war.
