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