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      • Der Chevaulegerlied
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    • The Pre-Feldgrau Uniform
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    • Some Information on Aschingerborte or “Borte”
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      • My Personal Kit
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    • Der Flammenwerfer
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Category Archives: Uniforms – 1917 -1918

Late war uniforming

Some Information on Aschingerborte or “Borte”

July 12, 2015

Probably one of the most misunderstood elements of Bavarian uniforms during the First World War is that of Aschingerborte or Borte. …

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Officer Tunic – 2 Chevauleger

July 12, 2015

Below is an excellent example of an officer tunic. This one would be appropriate for an Oberleutnant (First Lieutenant). Unfortunately, …

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The 1916 Bavarian Greatcoat or Mantel

July 6, 2015

During the first winter of the war, it became obvious that the 1894 Pattern Greatcoat was too light for the …

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Chevauleger Pictures

June 29, 2015

In our attempts to recreate German cavalry of the First World War era, one of the first places we turn …

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The 1915 Universal Bavarian Cavalry Boot

June 28, 2015

At the beginning of the war, the different types of cavalry (Hussar, Uhlan, Kuirassier, Dragoner, Schwere-Reiter, Chevauleger et al.) were …

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Pages

  • About Us
  • Cavalry Organization, History, and General Information
    • The 2 Chevauleger Regimental History
      • Der Chevaulegerlied
    • Cavalry: Tactical and Strategic Use During the First World War, Part 1
    • Cavalry & Machine Guns
  • Uniforms
    • Chevauleger Pictures
    • The Pre-Feldgrau Uniform
    • The 1916 “Transitional” Uniform Recreated
    • The 1916 Uniform
    • The 1916 Bavarian Greatcoat
    • The 1915 Bavarian Universal Pattern Riding Boot
    • Cockades/Kokarden
    • Some Information on Aschingerborte or “Borte”
  • Equipment
    • Personal Items
      • My Personal Kit
      • Matches
    • Notes on Cavalry Equipment from Jürgen Kraus
    • The 1911 Ammunition Pouch And Blackening
    • Gas Masks
    • The Canteen/Die Feldflasche, Part 1
    • The Canteen/Die Feldflasche, Part 2
    • The Canteen/Die Feldflasche, Part 3
    • Der Armee Feldkocher – The Army Field Cooker
    • Das Kochgeschirr – The Mess Kit Part 1
    • Das Kochgeschirr – The Mess Kit Part 2
    • Das Eßbesteck or Spork
    • Trinkbecher/Canteen Cup
  • Weapons
    • Der Flammenwerfer
    • Cavalry & Machine Guns
  • Event Calendar
  • Gallery
    • The 2 Chevauleger, Recreated – The Early Years
    • GWHS Spring 2014 Event
    • The Christmas Truce: 1914 – 2014
    • GWHS 2013 East Front Event
  • Resources

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Recent Posts

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  • Machine Guns & The Cavalry
  • A Change In Direction
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