Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1915 Other Ranks Garde Ulanen Tschapka with Reproduction Chinstrap, Wappen Star & Cockade
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Original Item: Only One Available. The Ulanen (Lancers) Tschapka (chapka) with its distinctive square top first appeared in 1808 when Preußen introduced Ulanen (Lancer) Regiments to emulate the Polish lancers as did many nations; especially after the Polish Lancer's performance at Waterloo in 1815. The M1843 Tschapka was a tall helmet with a squared top which was secured with gilt chinscales. The neck of the upper flat portion on the Tschapka (called a "mortar board" by English collectors) was permanently covered with a colored cloth Paraderabatte (parade rabatte). The Paraderabatten colors were specific to each Regiment but were trimmed in white for Mannschaften (Other Ranks) and silver bullion for officers. The Fangschnur (securing cord) were attached to the top of the Tschapka with a toggle for Mannschaften and a hook for officer and private purchase.
Over time, the design was simplified, until in 1915, in line with the other leather helmets worn by the German Empire, the specification for the fittings was changed to Oxide coated steel for all units.
This is a very nice example of a Prussian M1915 Other Ranks Garde Ulanen Tschapka, which has been fitted with a reproduction cockade and chin strap. The Prussian Garde wappen (coat of arms) features a large eagle holding a scepter and an orb, with a banner bearing the King's motto, MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (With God for King and Country, i.e. Prussia). As this is a Garde helmet, there is a large 8 pointed star in the middle, which is the emblem of the Hoher Orden vom Schwarzen Adler (Order of the Black Eagle). The motto SUUM CUIQUE (to each his own) is marked above an eagle, with laurel leaves below. The 8 pointed star in the middle appears to be a reproduction, but the larger wappen itself is original.
It has one reproduction national (red, white, and black) cockade on the right side and no cockade on the left, which is technically correct as the Prussian cockade was to be worn on top of the mortarboard.
The interior of the helmet still has the correct leather Tschapka style liner, which has square fingers, and is in very good condition. It is correctly stitched to the leather body, so we believe that it is original. There are no markings we can find inside. It’s roughly Size 6 ¾.
Overall a fantastic Prussian Garde Uhlan Tschapka!
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