Grenadier Mitre Cap

In the early 18th century, grenadiers received narrow mitre caps which, unlike the tricorne hat, did not have to be taken off in order to sling the musket and throw grenades. In addition, grenadier mitre caps with tall front plates made these soldiers appear even more imposing; an additional psychological advantage, considering that the grenadiers had been chosen from the tallest men in the battalion to begin with.

	English	Deutsch	Français
a	tuft	Puschel	pompon
b	bag	Sack, Beutel	sac
c	lace	Mützenborte	soutache
d	base	Kranz	bandeau, couronne
e	rear plate	Rückschildchen	plaque
f	grenades	Seitengranaten	grenades
g	front plate	Vorderschild	plaque, devant de la mitre

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