Hessian uniforms- 1914

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Hessian uniforms- 1914

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Post by ckleisch » 12 May 2003, 01:16

Does anyone have any information on Hessian Army uniforms in use at the beginning of WWI? I am seeking any descriptions and or photos if available.
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Post by Peter H » 12 May 2003, 05:19

The Hessians wore the standard Waffenrock,with blue piping on the shoulder straps.Brandenburg cuffs worn on the M1910 tunic.There belt buckle was different from the 'Gott mit uns' type and had a Hessian Crown insignia.Their Feldmutze had the standard Deutsche Cockade on top,with the lower state one being White-Red-White.

The shoulderstrap's had red regimental numbers for the 118th and 168th Hessen Regiments.The Leib-Garde 115th regiment,the 116th Regiment,and the 117th Leib Regiment all had differing red monogram insignia.
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Post by Peter H » 12 May 2003, 05:21

Hessian pickelhauben,without covers,can be found in this collection:

http://pickelhaubes.com/enlisted.html
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Post by Peter H » 12 May 2003, 05:37

From Die grauen Felduniform der deutschen Armee
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Post by ckleisch » 12 May 2003, 16:08

Thank you for your posts they gave me exactly what I was looking for.
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