Hamburg

Circa 1860. Copper sheet, silver-plated with maker's mark Georg Schultz Hamburg on reverse. The gilded coat of arms of the city of Hamburg with the motto “United and Free as Our Fathers” affixed, with holes on sides for sewing onto the czapka. Unfortunately the crown above the coat of arms is missing, otherwise condition 2.

Very rare! The Cavalry Corps was approximately the size of a squadron. The corps was served mainly by sons of wealthy citizens who could afford a horse and uniform. The Hamburg Citizen Militia proved itself on various occasions. In 1867 Hamburg joined the North German Confederation. In 1868 the Citizen Militia was dissolved.

Circa 1900. Gold bullion woven on orange-red cloth base, with loops, applied “Hamburg coat of arms”. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Circa 1910. Condition 2.

Pre-1891/97. The staff, 1st and 2nd Battalions were provided by Hamburg, the 3rd (Fusilier) Battalion by Lübeck. Infantry Regiment Lübeck Nr. 162 was not established until 1897. Condition 2.

Garrison Hamburg. Circa 1915. Condition 2.

in the rank of Lieutenant, circa 1910. Dark green fields with applied gilt coat of arms, gold pressed crescents, red cloth backing. Condition 2+, very rare.

Garrison Hamburg, circa 1917. Condition 2++.

Circa 1855. Non-ferrous metal star, at center the red Hanseatic cross on white ground, surmounted by the Hamburg “castle” (Burg). Reverse with attachment loops. Condition 2.

The shako was worn by the Hamburg Bürgermilitär from 1853. In 1867 Hamburg surrendered its military sovereignty and in 1868 the Hamburg Bürgermilitär was also dissolved.

Location Hamburg. Small pattern circa 1910. Condition 2. 

Pre-1891/97. The staff, 1st and 2nd Battalions were provided by Hamburg, the 3rd (Fusilier) Battalion by Lübeck. The Infantry Regiment Lübeck Nr. 162 was not established until 1897. Condition 2.