SkipperJohn
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This is my newest acquisition, an Oldenburgisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 91:
This Franco-Prussian War survivor was a Christmas present from my wife. Since it is a Model 1867 there is no rear spine:
Only one Kokarde was used. The Reichs Kokarde was not implemented until 1897:
The Wappen is stamped heavy gauge brass with the Oldenburg coat of arms attached. The Oldenburg Wappen is silver. The Wappen is held on with sliders (probably the dumbest application ever used on a Pickelhaube):
The liner shows wear but is still 100% intact:
The Oldenburgisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 91 was part of the 19th Division. It was formed on October 11, 1866 and was headquartered in Hannover. The division was subordinated in peacetime to the X Army Corps.
During the Franco-Prussian War, the division was a mixed unit, with Hanoverian, Oldenburg and Westphalian elements. It was subsequently reorganized so that it was recruited primarily from the former Kingdom of Hannover, which had become the Prussian Province of Hanover after 1866, along with Oldenburg, a grand duchy mostly surrounded by the Prussian province.
During wartime, the 19th Division, like other regular German divisions, was redesignated an infantry division. The Oldenburgisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 91 was part of the 37 Infanterie-Brigade.
During the Franco-Prussian War, the 19th Infantry Division fought in the battles of Mars-la-Tour and Gravelotte, and then in the Siege of Metz. It then fought in the Loire Campaign, including the battles of Beaune-la-Rolande, Beaugency-Cravant, and Le Mans.
This helmet completes the Franco-Prussian War Oldenburg headgear set:
The Schirmmutze is a Model 1867 (probably made after 1870 because of the thick piping) and was manufactured in Diez. Diez is a city in the State of Hesse. I assume that this is normal. I don't know if Oldenburg had a textile manufacturer at the time.
John
This Franco-Prussian War survivor was a Christmas present from my wife. Since it is a Model 1867 there is no rear spine:
Only one Kokarde was used. The Reichs Kokarde was not implemented until 1897:
The Wappen is stamped heavy gauge brass with the Oldenburg coat of arms attached. The Oldenburg Wappen is silver. The Wappen is held on with sliders (probably the dumbest application ever used on a Pickelhaube):
The liner shows wear but is still 100% intact:
The Oldenburgisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 91 was part of the 19th Division. It was formed on October 11, 1866 and was headquartered in Hannover. The division was subordinated in peacetime to the X Army Corps.
During the Franco-Prussian War, the division was a mixed unit, with Hanoverian, Oldenburg and Westphalian elements. It was subsequently reorganized so that it was recruited primarily from the former Kingdom of Hannover, which had become the Prussian Province of Hanover after 1866, along with Oldenburg, a grand duchy mostly surrounded by the Prussian province.
During wartime, the 19th Division, like other regular German divisions, was redesignated an infantry division. The Oldenburgisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 91 was part of the 37 Infanterie-Brigade.
During the Franco-Prussian War, the 19th Infantry Division fought in the battles of Mars-la-Tour and Gravelotte, and then in the Siege of Metz. It then fought in the Loire Campaign, including the battles of Beaune-la-Rolande, Beaugency-Cravant, and Le Mans.
This helmet completes the Franco-Prussian War Oldenburg headgear set:
The Schirmmutze is a Model 1867 (probably made after 1870 because of the thick piping) and was manufactured in Diez. Diez is a city in the State of Hesse. I assume that this is normal. I don't know if Oldenburg had a textile manufacturer at the time.
John
