Imperial German Baden Students or Veterans M1867 Schirmmütze.

An Imperial German 1867 Schirmmütze or visor cap, this one dates from around 1875 85. We can tell that by a number of things; it has a wide plate like top a deep Pagri and a very small visor or peek. This is a very unusual cap as it has the colours of the imperial German flag as its Pagri. This is the only one of this kind I have ever had, one book says it was worn by Military students, in this case an NCO, around the 1870’s. and another book says it was worn by veterans of the Franco Prussian War around 1875 onward. But it is a find quality cap made of woollen felt with integrated Pagri. It has two cockades, one state cockade and another for the Grand Duchy of Baden. Inside is lined with silk with a leather sweat band. The condition is very good, it has had a very small amount of moth damage, please see pictures; and some light wear. Apart from in reference books, I’ve never seen another one, a good old historic cap with a tale to tell, I’m sure.

Code: 25870