Jäger Cape....

[Chris Boonzaier]

I know right off the bat that this will have some who think it good, and some who think it bad. Here is my thinking

Negatives

- Private piece

- No period thing to compare it to

- Does not have to be WW1

- Darker color

- We will never know for sure

Positives

- Material is good

- Obviously old and worn

- Collar and fittings very "Military"

- Piping looks very kosher

Neutrals

- Traces that other buttons were originally on this, 2cm to the left of where they are now.

 

I personally like this a lot, but I did not find it in a barn or get it from the family, so I cannot say "its a sure thing!" ... What do you guys think?

[Chris Boonzaier]

It should be added... this is a pretty traditional Trachten Cape design, used in Southern Germany and Austria in the mountains. Difference being the material, collar etc.

A bit like this one.....

[Chris Boonzaier]

According to the page on the 9th Jäger, an officers cape was introduced in the battalion in 1899

[Hoss]

 I think that top front button pattern is post W1 on the first garment. Commercial, used a lot by the Germans and English. Chris is that the remains of a hood? reminds me of the pre'1900? German mantel.

I like it send to me 

Eric

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

I think all the buttons were replaced at some stage. The shot that looks like the remains of a hood is actually the inside, little bit of shoulder-lining (If thats a word), there never was a hood on it. Thats another reason i think it was made for soldiers. It also never had a lining... it can be folded up really really small and fit in a pack.

Best

Chris

[Chris Boonzaier]

Any thoughts on this piece? :-)

[Chip]

It looks interesting. I think green piping is also worn on traditional south German woolen wear. Never saw such a thing before, but who knows. Jäger overcoats were feldgrau, not graugrün.

[ccj]

That first cape is a looker. It would be a great accomplishment to put together a Jäger uniform group with cap, tunic, cape, trousers, and boots....