I bought this years ago at an antiques mall in Toronto. The dealer thought that it was a fake because it was in such great condition and the price reflected that. I love when dealers have no clue as to what they have! There are no problems with this at all, no missing patches of fur and the piece is ink stamped twice " 20 HR" both on the inside and under the blue kolpak. Note the original feldzeichen. The red harrbusch would suggest musician, I have been told that it's style is incorrect, however it is natural horse hair and it came with the busby. As we all know, there are regulations and there are also realities. I consider this to be a very rare piece: The Regt was not established until 1910 and it is an issued piece not private purchase. All the older regiments were created many years earlier and as such there are more "survivor" busbies from them. This regiment was not issued with fancy coloured uniforms but feldgrau. They had 4 years to get organized and then they were at war. In my opinion, this is one of those treasure discoveries that makes this hobby so rewarding.
As promised some additional pics of the interior. Of note, the M91 posts are the type used on tin hauben ie. 2 broad prongs and tin washer. Wappen is loop backed.
As promised some additional pics of the interior. Of note, the M91 posts are the type used on tin hauben ie. 2 broad prongs and tin washer. Wappen is loop backed.
Ron