Model 1894 EM Grenadiermütze for a Grenadier of the 1st or 2nd Battalion of the Guard Grenadier Regiment.
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The mitre/meiter or Grenadiermütze was already in use by the Prussian Army in
1701. It was discontinued for a short time between 1810 and 1824 to be
reintroduced again as a parade headdress for only the 1st Garde-Regiment zu
Fuss. In 1894, a new and final design was created for the 25th anniversary of
the day the emperor started his military carreer with the regiment. Originally
worn by EM and dismounted officers, the mütze was also worn by mounted officers
as from 1912.
The Grenadiermütze had a height of 11" (28cm) and had a white silver front
plate fully decorated with trophies, an eagle and flags below a large royal
crown. The 1st and 2nd Battalion of the regiment had the motto 'Semper Talis'
above the eagle and had a red cloth body at the rear, while the 3rd Battalion
(fusiliers) received the motto "Pro Gloria et Patria" and had a yellow cloth
body. The FR letters below the eagle stand for Fredericus Rex
A pompom was worn on top of the hat which was white (centre)/red for the two
grenadier battalions and black (centre)/yellow for the third fusilier battalion.
As from 1912, musicians wore a red Pompom. It was white/black for NCOs and
silvered metal for officers.
Officer had a better quality cap with for example silvered metal lace instead
of white cotton on the red or yellow cloth.
Model 1894 EM Grenadiermütze for a Grenadier of the 1st or 2nd Battalion of the Guard Grenadier Regiment.