Prussian Uniform and Gear from 1870-1907/15

[Tobias]

Hello Gentlemen!

Here's my uniform for a prussian soldier (infantry) from 1870-1907/15.

This sevice tunic was produced in 1867-1887 (no sidehooks). The black trouser with red braid (1870-1895) had one little pocket on the right side (post 1895 the trousers got two pockets).

 

-facine knife from 1864 

-sword knot ( lost the crown)

-belt buckle from 1847

-breadbag/haversack is the old type (white canvas) from marine infantry (imperial german navy), but identically contructed

-canteen is from a swiss-depot and identically with the german 1867 canteen

-the socket bayonet was for the Zündnadelgewehr in the 1860´s

 

Bye Tobias

[Tobias]

Hello Gentlemen,

here are additional images from my prussian uniform and gear.

 

Bye Tobias

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

 

nice blades! Are the boots original??

All the best

Chris

[Tobias]

Here are some additional images of my jackboots (1864/66).

They include a comparison of a pair of restored and unrestored jackboots (definitely original).

I got the unrestored boots from an attic in northern Brandenburg. One of the previous owners stuffed some documents inside of them, dating back to 1941 (see picture below).

 

Bye Tobias