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marty

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Original 'Reichskokarde' of the right helmet was missing and replaced by an ordinary rosette.
At that time, a Jäger Shako was out of reach to me, but got the Jäger Mütze (as it was) by chance.
Could someone complete the marking inside (1st J.Btn?)

Thanks+bregards,
Marty
 

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Hi Marty,
1. E. stands for 1st Eskadron, Chevaulegers regiment 7 or 8.
Regards,
Lars

EDIT: Chevaulegers regiment 7 most likely, as they were stationed in Straubing.
EDIT 2: 1. E. stands for 1st Eskadron, the colours of the Mütze identify the regiment as Chevaulegers regiment 7 or 8 :)
 
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Beat me to it! The cap is Chevauleger (light cavalry unique to Bavaria), and almost certainly CR7 as Lars indicates. Bavarian Jäger battalions sported a light blue body with green band and piping, again unique to the Bavarian army.
 
What a incredible knowledge and expertise this forum has(y)!
Bought this cap in '80 as a Jäger Mütze. I only got the book one year later and was finally confused.
But as the wellknown ratrace just started, the issue remained on hold and time would tell...:)

@ Lars: thank you so much for the info, the Straubing link @ interior cap, wow unbelievable and feels good.
@ septhes: thank you, you're so right!.
@pickelhauben and James: thanks for the nice comments.
 

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