Imperial German
C100
Nice officer quality private purchase Model 07/10 tunic of field gray wool twill has a mix of painted steel and brass
Bavarian buttons that appear to be re-sewn, black wool piping on the collar edge and cuff tops with red wool piping on
the front closure edges. The shoulder straps are no longer present, though buttons with the company numeral "5"
remain. Has inset waist pockets with exterior flaps according to pattern, and open rear skirt vent with simple button
belt supports. Collar underside has quilted brown wool-silk blend lining. Tunic interior lining is field gray wool with
cotton around the center, has one upper and two lower interior pockets. Lining has some loose stitching and wear in
the area of the collar and along the bottom edge but remains in overall good condition. Exterior has one small (~1cm)
corner tear on the right sleeve and a few other small pinholes but remains in nice shape. Interior pocket has Nurnberg
tailor's label inscribed to Georg Zimmermann. The previous owner posted it to the (excellent) Pickelhaubs.com forum
and one of the members generously provided research on the original owner: "Leutnant der Reserve Georg
Zimmermann was born 17 August 1894 at Nurnberg. An engineering student commissioned 10.9.17. Initially trained
by the II./Ersatz-Abteilung of 6. Feldartillerie-Regiment in 1914, he subsequently served with the regiment in the field,
being promoted to Gefreiter on 6.10.15, Unteroffizier on 2.12.15 and appointed as an aspirant officer on 6.3.16.
Promoted to Vizewachtmeister der Reserve on 5.11.16, he was awarded the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class 22 February
1917,
and the black wound badge on 8 June 1918. He further served with Bavarian Light Munitions Column Nr. 105
and Bavarian Landwehr-Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 1, and was released from service on 12 December, 1918." A very
attractive tunic needing only shoulder straps to complete, and well-researched as a bonus! II
$1895
Bavarian Technical Troops Private Purchase M1910 Field Gray Wool Tunic: Named
C101
Light field gray doeskin wool overcoat has royal blue collar with red wool underside, slip-on Wurttemberg War
Administrative Official's shoulder boards blue color underlay, two inset side pockets with angled exterior flaps, and
sleeves with sewn barrel cuff details. Reverse side has false skirt pockets and two-piece Prussian pattern back
adjustment belt with tombac buttons, vented skirt with cloth covered closure buttons. Domed tombac buttons used
throughout. Interior has black fabric lining with breast pockets on both sides. No name found, but there are tailor tags
with handwritten inscriptions on the shoulder strap underlays. Coat has only the slightest wear and no readily apparent
mothing. Very nice, WWI Imperial officer's item, II
$535
Imperial Officer's Early War Overcoat
C102
Model 16 helmet has standard per-order dark green, red-brown, and ocher tan camouflage finish worked in large
segments with thin black separating lines; finish shows plenty of field use but still displays great, with approximately
70%
there and the earlier field gray mixed with some patina on the worn areas. The 1917 pattern steel liner band is
firmly attached and does not appear to have been altered since the camo finish was applied, and it was also
(
re)assembled with three of the larger reverse side liner pins! Liner has all three brown leather pads intact, Pecard-free
and pliable, with normal soil from age and service as well as the normal beginnings of damage where the leather is
folded over the band. Has faint name inscription on one of the pads. Maker's stamp is "ET 66". Field gray base coat
paint is on the interior of the helmet nearly obscuring the maker stamp; appears that the interior was reworked at the
time that the camouflage finish was applied, which likely explains the unexpected bounty of extra reverse side liner
pins. Original brown leather chinstrap shows wear and age but remains pliable, with oversize brass attachment ends and
standard brass adjustment buckle. Interesting helmet in many ways, but all clearly original. II
$1250
Camouflaged Model 16 Helmet
C103
Model 16 helmet has Imperial standard dark green, red-brown, and ocher tan camouflage finish worked in large
segments with thick black separating lines; 75% remaining with mellow patina in the worn areas. Interior has worn but
good liner, has 1916 pattern brown leather liner band with all three original brown leather liner pads, all with the
horsehair cushions installed. Leather is soiled from service but remains in pliable condition, and Pecard-free. It has
some damage along the top edges where the pads fold over the liner band, several 'fingers' torn through, and other
finish craquelure. Liner pins are original, and bent a bit from constriction of the liner band but overall these appear
not to have been tinkered with. Has several inscriptions on the back interior skirt, and maker's size stamp is "Si 66".
Original black leather chinstrap with wartime hardware is looped over the brim of the helmet. Leather is stretched and
worn but remains pliable, intact, and Pecard-free. Very nice helmet with good character. II
$1250
Camouflaged Model 16 Helmet
C104
Model 16 helmet has dark green, brick red, and ocher-brown camouflaged finish worked in large segments that
originate on the crown and grow as they swirl down around the helmet. Clever effect! Finish is worn, with 60%-65%
remaining and the rest is dark patina in the worn areas. Has original brown leather chinstrap looped over the brim.
Chinstrap is well-worn, but remains solid and is Pecard-free. Interior 1917 pattern metal liner band has lost it's grip on
the leather liner pads, despite a previous owner's futile attempt to turn back the hands of time with glue, the residue of
which is still visible on the leather where it would have been folded over the band. Has some light surface oxidation
inside the crown, which also shows through the camouflage finish on the exterior in spots. Liner band does have all
three original liner pins. Maker's size stamp surely present, but not visible under the field gray paint on the interior
skirt. Sounds rough, but it is actually a good camo helmet as you will be able to see in the photos. III
$695
Camouflaged Model 16 Helmet
C105
Model 16 helmet has dark green, light brick red, and yellow-ocher camouflaged finish worked in a mix of medium and
small size irregular segments with thick black separating lines. 70% finish remains, blending with nice patina in the
scratched, scuffed, and worn areas. Interior has 1917 pattern steel liner band with all three original pins and all three
brown leather liner pads remaining. The liner pads all have the removable cushions installed as well. The pads are
stained dark from service with normal wear along the junction of the pad and the band, and leather finish craquelure as
well. They are a bit stiff but still fine for display, and Pecard-free. Has broken original chinstrap. Liner pins have
very clearly remained in their current position since helmet assembly in 1917 or 1918. Maker's size stamp is "Si 66".
Interior brim of the rear skirt caught a bit of shrapnel, and an irregular pierced hole is clearly visible on the left rear
side of the helmet. Looks as though it traveled on a trajectory originating below the helmet. Good camo with some
extra display character. II
$1200
Camouflaged Model 16 Helmet: Battle Damage
