Authentic reproduction of the WWI Imperial German Navy enlisted men’s and petty officers’ peaked cap (Schirmmütze), featuring dark navy wool, mohair band, and traditional insignia with cockades and eagle.
The Imperial German Navy peaked cap (Schirmmütze) was standard issue for sailors, petty officers, and officers of the Kaiserliche Marine during the First World War. Recognizable in countless period photographs, this cap became one of the most iconic pieces of naval headgear of the era.
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Historical Accuracy: Based on original surviving examples and naval uniform regulations of 1914–1918.
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Material: High-quality dark navy blue wool crown with a black mohair cap band.
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Visor (Peak): Stiffened black leather visor (polished for petty officers and officers).
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Chinstrap: Black leather chinstrap secured with naval anchor buttons on each side.
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Insignia:
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National cockade (Reichskokarde) in black-white-red positioned at the center front.
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State cockade (for example, Prussian) above the band where applicable.
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For higher ranks, an embroidered gold wire Imperial crown or anchor insignia could be added above the cockades.
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Construction: Soft but durable interior lining, with leather sweatband for comfort at sea and ashore.
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Usage: Worn by enlisted sailors, petty officers, and commissioned officers across the High Seas Fleet, U-boat service, and coastal defense units. Different variations existed depending on rank and state affiliation, but the peaked cap remained the unifying symbol of the Imperial Navy.
This reproduction is ideal for reenactors, naval collectors, military museums, or WWI displays, capturing the authentic look of Germany’s seamen during the Great War.
