Model 1915 Württemberg
UR19/20 Tschapka
 
Model 1915 Württemberg UR19 and 20 Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Tschapka.

The Tschapka has German silver fittings and the 1915 removable top which retains the original black paint in near perfect condition.

The leather M-91 pattern chinstrap is correct for this pattern of Tschapka, which existed for only a short period before the M1915 grey fittings were introduced.
 
 
A view of the Württemberg Ulanen issued Wappen (front plate). Like its Preußen counterpart, the small Württemberg Ulanen Wappen measures only 95mm from the top of the crown to the bottom of the center, compared to the larger Infantry Line Wappen at 125mm
 
Issued Tschapka carried the same unique liner for the entire life of the Tschapka, from 1843 to 1915. The helmet is dated inside top skull 1915.
 
 
A side view of the Model 1915 Tschapka. Note how the back of the helmet is designed so that it curves down around the wearer's skull.
 
A view of the removable tin top. Note how the bayonet-style lug for the top is similar to the pattern utilized to secure the Infantry removable spike on the M1915 Pickelhaube. However, as this Tschapka pre-dates the introduction of the M1915 Feldgrau (Field grey) steel metal fittings, the top is painted black, not grey.
 
The matching Ulanka, Tschapka and Schirmmütze (cap) for Ulanen Regt Nr.19 . The piping and band on the Schirmmütze are in the regimental facing color of red, while the silver fittings on the Tschapka match the color of the buttons on the Ulanka. To see the Ulanka click Here.