German WW1 Other Ranks Great Coat 1914 Dated

A rare c.1910 pattern other ranks coat. This early field grey pattern coat differs from the later M1915 Universal pattern in that the wool material is a blue/grey mix rather than the later M1915 universal pattern coat found only in a grey wool. matching turn down collar and concealed hip pockets. Has toned brass Prussian buttons to the single breasted front and one to the rear adjustable strap. No shoulder straps.

The partial cotton lining around the pockets with both Unit and Army Depot ink stamps and dated 1914. There is also a hand written name of the original wearer. The Army Corps Depot mark matches the regimental marked for the XIII Army Corps of which the 125th (Royal Wurttemberg) Grenadier Infantry Regiment served within.


Infanterie-Regiment "Kaiser Friedrich, König von Preußen“ (7. Württembergisches) Nr. 125 Garrison: Stuttgart, GermanyDivision: 26th Infantry Division (along with the 126th and 127th Regiments)Corps: XIII (Royal Württemberg) CorpsBrigade: 51st Infantry BrigadeWWI Combat HistoryThe 125th Regiment saw significant and almost continuous action throughout the war, participating in major campaigns across the Western Front:1914: Engaged in the Battle of the Frontiers (Longwy), fought around the Argonne and Varennes-Montfaucon, and took part in the hook around Verdun.1916: Participated in the grueling attrition of the Battle of Verdun (including the fighting around Hill 304 and Le Mort Homme).1917: Deployed to Flanders, seeing action in the Battle of Arras and the heavy attrition of the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele).1918: Took part in the Spring Offensives (Kaiserschlacht), and later fought in the defensive actions against the Allied Hundred Days Offensive.

Overall in perfect condition as most of these early patterns were surely to have been all used at the outbreak of the war.

Code: 4267