Very nice thanks for sharing.
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Hello.
Here's one of mine from IR92:
Best regards
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timp_be,
That is about as good as it gets. That's an outstanding cap!
ChipComment
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Chip, I agree. A superior example timp_be. Awesome!
MikeComment
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Mutze in grey green marked B.A.XIV 1915
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Hello Mike,
There were no Jäger battalions garrisoned in the XIV Army Corps before the war. I haven't checked to see if any of the reserve battalions were formed there however. There are other possible explanations. For instance, there was one battalion of the 3.Jäger Rgt. that drew it's troops from Baden. Interesting cap.
ChipComment
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Hello
Here is one of mine Dragoner-Regiment König (2.Württembergisches) Nr.26
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Nice looking cap!Comment
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A general question to all:
I see some horizontal and vertical stitching on the various kokarden. I read somewhere that stitching that is not vertical is/was not considered original. As I see some fine caps with horizontal stitching does this mean the negative view on horizontal stitching is a collectors myth?Comment
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kaiserwilhlelm2,
I don't recall ever seeing cockades originally sewn on with the horizontal orientation. I'm not saying it never happened, but all the caps I have seen with the horizontal threads were ones that were resewn at some point.
ChipComment
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The question kaiserwilhlelm2 seems to be asking, did they horizontally sew cockades on "Pork-pie" hats during WW1 or before.Originally posted by Chip M View Post
I can not say if any left the factory sewn like that but for what ever reason, some cockades were sewn-on horizontally during the time in service.
This observation is based on veteran brought back caps or examples documented here in New Zealand museum collections from material officially assembled during WW1.
However, the vertical sewing of the cockades is more frequently observed,
ChrisComment
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Thanks Chris and Chip. So horizontally sewn kokarden are not a no-no when collecting WW1 period pieces as there were horizontally sewn kokarden during WW1.Originally posted by 90th Light View PostComment
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The reserve unit kokarden has to be sewn on in a horizonal fashion because the holes are on the sides for reserve and landwehr kokarden.
Seems the vertically applied are more common and most likely the method used at the factory or depot. I've seen many that look originally sewn that are horizontal so it's a bit confusing.
Also,the camo band fits better around a kokardenswen on horizontal in my opinion. I would think a lot of kokarden fell off in combat and trench duty requiring replacement.Comment
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Cockades were certainly sewn horizontally as replacements during the period. However, it is something to look at more closely when buying a cap that has this feature.
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