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It still deserves a good home.. Glad you one it! Regards, Joel

What a fantastic grouping! Thank you for posting it. Regards, Joel

Thomas, Indeed I will. I didn't realize how many variations of color pattern and insignia there were... The color match of the yellow looks as though it is Zitrongelb. Man, I think I have started a collecting interest all in it's own on Imperial headgear. Uh oh! Regards, Joel

Here is a closeup of the insignia and Mutze colours for further confirmation.

Gentlemen, Thank you for your help. Is there any significant awards or heroic deeds attributed to this unit?

Naxos, Thanks for the reference. I was led to believe that the yellow may have been sun faded on this one. However, there are various shades of yellow from light to dark denoting various units? Hmmm... I may need to take better shots in the natural light to be sure. Regards, Joel

Chip, Thank you again my friend for all of your help! Interesting to note that this unit is noted as being elite. I'll have to perform a little research tonight.. Thanks again! Joel

Chip, Thank you for your informative response. Interesting how the newspaper was used as a ingenuitive means to be a sizing tool. The top is power blue. Regards, Joel

interior with newspaper stiffener.

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Gentlemen, I have crossed into the "No Man's Land" if you will of my collecting interests. Until recently, I focused my attention soley to Imperial German awards and badges. However, after seeing this little piece lying on a seller's table, I decided to say what the heck and go ahead and purchase it. After a bit of researching, I noticed that Der Rittmeister had one for sale and attribute's the colors and cockades, to be of the Hannoversches Dragoner Regiment Nr. 16. Like I said, this is my first venture and I want to make sure that those in the know please give a helping hand. The condition i'd rate is Good. For there are several month nips and holes on the top and reverse. (Can't win them all I guess.) The interior is interesting for it is mentioned on Der Rittmeister that the interior has no stamps whatsoever and the lining shimmers when tilting it back and forth. Possible private issue? Another interesting observation is that the sweatband has an early 1900's German newspaper folded into place to "stiffen" the Cap. All in all, I'm happy to have acquired it and certainly looking forward to all those who can shed some more light on the unit history. Thank you! Regards, Joel

Naxos, That is indeed the same garment! Unfortunately, it's missing the shoulderboards and mine has a few month nips. I assume the Officer's grade Uberrock is more sought after? Sorry for misposting this as an Uhlan Tunic guys! It is my first venture into buying Imperial cloth. Regards, Joel

Gentlemen, From what I can gather, this Uhlan Tunic and Mutze represents the 2nd Hannoversches Dragoner Regiment Nr. 16. Please assist if further info is available. Regards, Joel

My one and only just purchased today. Even the Salty ones need love too! If there is any history/information anyone can provide me, the floor is yours. Regards, Joel

Very Impressive Guys!

Jim, What a magnificent display of EK's. They look very nice all laid out.. "I must get more!", I say....

Thank you for your efforts none the less my friend.. I'll have to buy a few more and hope for a Divisional Level Award Documents...LOL!

Gents, I knew I couldn't completely go without buying some kind of militaria this Holiday Season. So, with a little help from my kind Sister in Law who got me a Gift Certificate, I decided upon adding my first EKII award document to my collection. It's a little tattered but none the less, it will display nicely as a backdrop to my 1914 EKII's. Thank you in advance to any assistance you can provide me in providing more info on the Awardee or Kommandeur is greatly appreciated! Regards, Joel

Chris, What a moving and thought evoking thread. Thank you for posting it! Regards, Joel

Mein Gott that is an incredible specimen you purchased for such a good deal to boot! Stunning piece... Regards, Joel

I agree! The hunt continues.. Someday, It will come.. Someday.. I have visions that I'll get a call from someone that just pulled one out of an undisturbed Doughboy's footlocker that needs a loving home.. Regards, Joel

Greg, What a beautiful acquisition. I too, am on the hunt for a nice haube and hope to find one as nice as your's. Well Done! Regards, Joel

I'll have to agree with Tony as well on this one. Given the timeline and the fact that this soldier was in an SS Falshirmjager unit, that going after Tito and the partisans was his focus. Regards, Joel

I stand corrected and thank you for the clarification. Regards, Joel

I still stand by my asumption it's a Wachtler and Lange. Joel