Accurate reproduction of the Imperial German Kürassier Mütze (cap) from the First World War, made of grey wool with red colored band and piping, complete with cockades.
The Kürassier Mütze, also known as the Krätzchen for cavalry, was the traditional field and dress cap worn by the Imperial German heavy cavalry regiments during the First World War. Distinctive for its bright grey top and contrasting regimental colors, the cap stood out as part of the proud uniform of Germany’s famous Kürassier (cuirassier) regiments.
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Historical Accuracy: Based on original examples worn by heavy cavalry units during 1914–1918.
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Crown/Top: Made from fine grey wool cloth, stiffened to maintain its traditional flat shape.
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Cap Band: red wool band in regimental facing color (e.g., dark blue for many Kürassier units).
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Piping: Colored piping (usually red or regimental color) along the crown and band edges.
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Cockades:
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The Reichskokarde (black-white-red) above the center front.
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The State cockade (Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, or Württemberg) placed directly beneath it.
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Visor: The Kürassier Mütze typically came without a leather visor in enlisted ranks, unlike officer dress caps.
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Lining: Cotton interior lining with leather sweatband for comfort and durability.
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Use in Service: While impractical for front-line trench warfare, the Mütze remained a parade and walking-out item for heavy cavalry units, symbolizing their elite status within the German Army.
This reproduction is a must-have for collectors, living historians, and military museums, offering a faithful representation of the caps worn by Imperial Germany’s proudest heavy cavalry regiments during the Great War.
