For those that find Ulanen Tschapka a confusing form of headgear, some research into why the Prussians (and many other countries) adopted a Polish Lancer pattern helmet after the Napoleonic wars is worth the effort. Or, wait until PeterS writes an article :study: .
At any rate, I have a dozen Tschapka and they are fascinating. Even more so with the matching Ulanka which is what I am showing here today.
This Ulanen-Regt. Nr.15 ensemble from Schleswig-Holsteinisches Ulanen-Regt. Nr.15, garrisoned in Saarburg and part of the XXI Armee Korps, is absolutely breathtaking. The Ulanka has dark, deep rich colours and is in FNM condition; so much that it hurts the eyes to look at it. It is coupled with one of the most superb issued Tschapka I have ever seen, and BA stamped of course to 3E UR15. You could shave looking at the lacquer it is so mirror-perfect.
The link to the Tschapka, with more photos and the standard write-up is HERE
The link to the Ulanka is at the bottom of that page.
Enjoy
At any rate, I have a dozen Tschapka and they are fascinating. Even more so with the matching Ulanka which is what I am showing here today.
This Ulanen-Regt. Nr.15 ensemble from Schleswig-Holsteinisches Ulanen-Regt. Nr.15, garrisoned in Saarburg and part of the XXI Armee Korps, is absolutely breathtaking. The Ulanka has dark, deep rich colours and is in FNM condition; so much that it hurts the eyes to look at it. It is coupled with one of the most superb issued Tschapka I have ever seen, and BA stamped of course to 3E UR15. You could shave looking at the lacquer it is so mirror-perfect.
The link to the Tschapka, with more photos and the standard write-up is HERE
The link to the Ulanka is at the bottom of that page.
Enjoy