WWI Prussian Guard Shako, chin scales

5thlancers

5thlancers

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Hi Folks,
Could someone confirm that this chinstrap/scales is correct for this enlisted mans shako please, I would have expected to see just a leather chinstrap.
Cheers.

Kev.

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The EM in 1.Telegraph Battalion and the Flieger Battalions all took a flat brass chin scale. The Jaeger battalions took a leather chin strap.
 
That really helps, thanks very much for the info.
Are Telegraph Battalions and the Flieger Battalions rarer.
Kind regards.
Kev.
 
jimturinetti said:
The EM in 1.Telegraph Battalion and the Flieger Battalions all took a flat brass chin scale. The Jaeger battalions took a leather chin strap.
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That is incorrect. Period pre war photos show men of Telegraph Battalions and Flieger Battalions in the pre-war uniforms wearing leather chinstraps.
 
It was common for the EM to wear leather chin straps in the field, and if authorized, metal chin scales in garrison.
Jim
 
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