{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-prussian-model-1867-94-other-ranks-uhlan-tschapka-with-chinstrap-cockades-size-57","title":"Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Model 1867\/94 Other Ranks Uhlan Tschapka with Chinstrap \u0026 Cockades - Size 57","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic example of an extremely hard to find Tschapka! This is in great condition and retains both its original cockades and the scarce original chinstrap. The liner is missing in this example, but that does not interfere with its displayability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1867 Preußen Ulanen Regiments adopted a new Tschapka which was significantly reduced in height and volume. The new Tschapka had the eagle Wappen (front plate) moved from the neck of the top to the front of the shell. The new 1860 Wappen now carried the \"\u003cstrong\u003eMIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (With God For King And Fatherland) Bandeau.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a really nice M1867 \/ 94 Preußen Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Tschapka with steel fittings. The helmet has a nice original Wappen which is now only held on by a single leather wedge, instead of the normal two. Retains original and leather chinstrap, very difficult to find in any condition. It still retains both the Prussian (black and white) and German National Colors (red white and black) Kokarden (cockades) around the chin strap lugs. In 1897 the new Reichs-Kokarde in Red-White-Black was introduced for all ranks to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kaiser Wilhelm 1st. The Reichs-Kokarde was to be worn on the right side of the helmet, and the state Kokarde was moved to the left, as on this helmet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mortarboard on this example is entirely metal, not leather like earlier ones. The interior shows that the leather liner is entirely absent on this helmet. There are also no markings on the interior shell, minus the size marking, \u003cstrong\u003e57\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall a fantastic representative example of an Uhlan Tschapka. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42638008844357,"sku":"ONJR25FECA007","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25FECA007__03.jpg?v=1744060014","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-prussian-model-1867-94-other-ranks-uhlan-tschapka-with-chinstrap-cockades-size-57","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}