Prussian Infantry Krätzchen model 1910 with Camouflage band.

German hat with masking band

German hat with masking band

 
Polowa czapka piechoty z opaską maskującą

Polowa czapka piechoty z opaską maskującą

 
Deutsche feldmütze

Deutsche feldmütze

 


Prussian Infantry Krätchen with Masking Band

Prussian Infantry Krätchen with Masking Band

 


During the war it was noticed that the colours of the krätzchen bands indicated the type of the troops were visible and they could attract attention of the enemies. Therefore in spring 1915 the German High Command issued a camouflage bands (masking bands) for all almost all types of troops (except for Jäger’s). The masking band is sewn in to the cap in a few places and cover the original red band.

Prussian Infantry Krätchen model 1910 with Camouflage band

Prussian Infantry Krätchen model 1910 with Camouflage band

 



The Krätzchen lining is sign by the owner. Closer overview of the front cockade, the second one is hidden in the masking band “pocket”.

German corporal with attached Schützenschnur - shooting award

German corporal with attached Schützenschnur – shooting award

 


The lining is also marked B.A.IV which means IV Armee Korps. German soldier in the Eastern front wearing field cap with fixed camouflage band.