2. Garde-Dragoner-Regiment Kaiserin Alexandra Von Russland

The Pickelhaube is a private purchase example, named to Gefreiter Schack of the 2nd Squadron. It recently crossed the Atlantic for minor repairs by our resident Pickelhaube whisperer, who also brought back to life a somewhat dishevelled Garde Fusilier Regiment Pickelhaube.
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The waffenrock is also private purchase. It dates from sometime after May 18 1896 when the Regiment was awarded its cypher. I have attached a close up of the shoulder strap for the shoulder strap collectors. I also attach a picture of a waffenrock I owned for about 30 years but ended up trading as I was unable to find the Pickelhaube to go with it - 2nd Grand Ducal Meklenburg Dragoner Regt Nr 18. You will note the very different shade of blue.
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The kartusche-bandolier is also named - by this time Heinrich Schack is an unteroffizier.
 

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Michael
Thank you for posting your excellent grouping of 2 Garde-Dragoner-Regiment. The helmets are in incredibly well-preserved condition and do justice to the waffenrock, bandolier, and sword.
Best regards,
John
 
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