Original German Pre-WWI Imperial German Royal Bavarian 8th Infantry Regiment Dunkelblau Waffenrock Tunic 19th Century Gunzburg and ending in Landsberg

Gunzburg and ending in Landsberg Germany at the end of April 1945 when the division was pulled from the line for a much needed rest

It appears to be Zinc plated on the scabbard and hilt

The case is offered in excellent condition with functional clap and release button and measures approximately 4" x 3"

though some are rusted

which can accommodate size 54-56 liners

Original German Pre-WWI Imperial German Royal Bavarian 8th Infantry Regiment Dunkelblau Waffenrock Tunic 19th Century Gunzburg and ending in LandsbergOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely M 1867 Bavarian Waffenrock, featuring the beautiful Brandenburg Cuffs! In 1842, Preuen (Prussia) introduced a new pattern of uniform for all foot troops consisting of a uniform called a Waffenrock to be worn with a tall leather spiked helmet called a Pickelhaube. This form of dress was considerably different from the short Kollet (a waist length jacket with tails) worn with the high leather Tschako