World War I German Halstuch (Scarf)

World War I German Halstuch (Scarf)

 
WWI Halstuch

WWI Halstuch

 

The field-grey German Halstuch (Scarf) was introduced in 1907 and was worn to protect the neck, absorb sweat and keep clean (protect) the collar of the tunic (Waffenrock).


Signatures on the Halstuch

Signatures on the Halstuch

 
Owner label "Eini.-Freiwilliger Lorenz 10.Kompagnie” which means Einjährig-Freiwilliger (One-year volunteer).

Owner label "Eini.-Freiwilliger Lorenz 10.Kompagnie” which means Einjährig-Freiwilliger (One-year volunteer).

 


The scarf has a sewn on label with soldier’s name “Eini.-Freiwilliger Lorenz 10.Kompagnie” which means Einjährig-Freiwilliger (One-year volunteer).
There are also stamps visible with the company number 10.C and II indicating the size of the scarf (35 x 95 cm).

German Halstuch

German Halstuch

 
German Halstuch (Scarf)

German Halstuch (Scarf)

 


In the winter Halstuchs served as protection against cold especially on the east front where the winters were very cold.

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