Original German Pre-WWI Imperial German Royal Bavarian 8th Infantry Regiment Dunkelblau Waffenrock Tunic 19th Century we can still make out

we can still make out a very faint Œ

The MkII paratrooper helmet shell was also used for dispatch riders during and after World War II

though some are rusted

and is in very good lightly worn condition

It appears to be Zinc plated on the scabbard and hilt

Original German Pre-WWI Imperial German Royal Bavarian 8th Infantry Regiment Dunkelblau Waffenrock Tunic 19th Century we can still make outOriginal 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