Weird winter hat?

[ussguppy]

I have never seen this before. Was this a thing?

Also, I think the seller is a genuinely good seller, so I am not attributing any negative intent on him.

German Germany Antique Old WW1 Officer's Winter Hat | eBay

German WW1 Officer's Winter Hat.

www.ebay.com

 

[Kaiser Wilhelm II]

Never seen one, plate doesn't look German to me, it looks French.

 

[HatEnjoyer]

I think it vaguely resembles a bearskin of Napoleon’s Old Guard. It does look somewhat old, so I’d venture to say that it was either…

1. Made around the time Napoleon’s ashes were returned to France, to be worn during the procession through Paris. (Though, based on the condition of the item, this is unlikely)

Or it was…

2. Made as a souvenir or commemorative piece in some town for the centennial of a major Napoleonic battle, which I think is more plausible.

 

[stuka f]

Theater prop.
I vote for a Italian eagle!

 

[HatEnjoyer]

Theater prop.
I vote for a Italian eagle!

Oh thats a good guess!

 

[GardeUlan]

Hard to believe, but the eagle is Prussian.

From the mining sector, but the special shield was removed. Otherwise fully assembled.

Have a look:

https://www.militaria321.com/auktio...rgbau-Schachthut-Preu-en-versilbert-G982.html

Best wishes,

GardeUlan

 

[GardeUlan]

The full monty:

Preußischer Beamten-Bergfrack mit Zubehör :: Siegerlandmuseum :: museum-digital:deutschland

Preußischer Beamten-Bergfrack mit Zubehör, um 1900 Frack mit Schachthut, bezogen mit Seidenfelbel, mit Federbusch und Kokarde, Arschleder mit Lac

nat.museum-digital.de

Best wishes,

GardeUlan