{"product_id":"borchert-antique-dress-cap-or-officer-s-cap-berlin-ca-1910","title":"BORCHERT Antique Dress Cap or Officer’s Cap, Berlin, ca. 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian officer’s dress cap\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as an \u003cstrong\u003eofficer’s cap\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003edress cap\u003c\/strong\u003e) dates to the late Imperial period under \u003cstrong\u003eKaiser Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made of \u003cstrong\u003ered and blue felt\u003c\/strong\u003e, it features the classic short \u003cstrong\u003eblack visor\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of Prussian military headgear of the early 20th century. The interior carries the stamped maker’s mark of \u003cstrong\u003eC. W. Borchert, Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eCourt Supplier (Hoflieferant)\u003c\/strong\u003e to the German Emperor and King, located on Friedrichstraße.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly distinguished detail is the \u003cstrong\u003egold‑embossed crown and initial\u003c\/strong\u003e on the leather sweatband, indicating ownership by a member of the \u003cstrong\u003enobility\u003c\/strong\u003e. Such personalised officer’s caps were produced in small numbers and are today exceptionally scarce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap shows \u003cstrong\u003evisible wear inside and outside\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003efelt abrasion\u003c\/strong\u003e and authentic signs of age that reflect its Prussian military history. It shows only \u003cstrong\u003elight, age‑appropriate wear\u003c\/strong\u003e and remains a remarkable example of \u003cstrong\u003eImperial German military fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBerlin court craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e. Items from \u003cstrong\u003eBorchert\u003c\/strong\u003e are highly sought after for their \u003cstrong\u003eimperial provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003equality of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is an outstanding addition for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian militaria\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKaiserreich uniforms\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecourt supplier artefacts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that \u003cstrong\u003ethe decoration is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly the cap is for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourt Supplier to the German Emperor and King – Friedrichstraße 157, Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorchert of Berlin was a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eGerman court supplier (Hoflieferant)\u003c\/strong\u003e active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company operated from the prominent address \u003cstrong\u003eFriedrichstraße 157\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most important commercial streets in imperial Berlin. As an officially appointed \u003cstrong\u003ePurveyor to the Court of His Majesty the German Emperor and King of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, Borchert belonged to the elite circle of manufacturers and retailers who were authorized to supply the \u003cstrong\u003eKaiserhof\u003c\/strong\u003e with luxury goods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough detailed archival records are scarce, Borchert is documented as a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh‑quality Berlin manufacturer and retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for producing and selling \u003cstrong\u003efine leather goods, uniforms, accessories, and items of personal equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e for the imperial household and the Prussian officer class. The company’s products typically carried the prestigious designation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Königlich Preußischer Hoflieferant”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Hoflieferant Sr. Majestät des Kaisers und Königs”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis title was granted only to businesses that demonstrated \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereliability\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003econsistent service\u003c\/strong\u003e to the imperial court.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58291032981891,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/28-antique-Borchert-peaked-cap-1910.jpg?v=1781888165","url":"https:\/\/antique-gown.com\/de\/products\/borchert-antique-dress-cap-or-officer-s-cap-berlin-ca-1910","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}