Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Dark Blue Infantry EM/NCO Visor Cap by C. Ahrend of Göttingen Antique Guns There are also proof marks

There are also proof marks on both the blade and hilt

with some oxidation on the snaps and fittings

many experienced German units were out of men and equipment

No chronic aliment from same

MAY 3D NOV

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Dark Blue Infantry EM/NCO Visor Cap by C. Ahrend of Göttingen Antique Guns There are also proof marksOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an Imperial German Prussian EM NCO Visor Cap (Schirmmtze), in the early 20th Century Dunkelblau (Dark Blue) color. The later M1907 1910 version would move to the Feldgrau (Fieldgray) that was seen mostly during the war. The cap is constructed of dark blue wool, which was the standard color for all states except for Bavaria, which used their own blue color. It has Ponceaurot (poppy red)