Original German WWI Imperial German Prussian Artillery Officer Waffenrock Tunic with Trousers - V., VI., XVI., XVII. Armee-Korps Multi Nation Flags Dutch and French prisoners arrived

Dutch and French prisoners arrived that had been captured during the Battle of France

when the Signal Pigeon Corps was disbanded

They measure approximately 9 inches tall by 4 inches wide

Maker’s markings and patent information still partially legible on top of the receiver

located on Sonneberg in Thüringen

Original German WWI Imperial German Prussian Artillery Officer Waffenrock Tunic with Trousers - V., VI., XVI., XVII. Armee-Korps Multi Nation Flags Dutch and French prisoners arrivedOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a lovely M 1895 Prussian Waffenrock, featuring the beautiful Swedish 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