Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare gem! This “ascott” is an Imperial German Model 1915 “Halsbinde” or Neck Stock. The Halsbinde was meant to protect the wool collar of the tunic from wear; not as is commonly thought, to prevent the collar from chafing the soldier’s neck. The comfort of the soldier was not considered to be particularly important; more so was the need to preserve the uniform. In many cases, the tunic lasted longer than the soldier, as evidenced by the wartime re-issue of tunics of those soldiers who had died in hospitals. The newest remake of “All Quiet On The Western Front”, the beginning shows how the uniforms were cleaned, patched and reissued to replacements being sent to the front.

The Halsbinde is in wonderful condition and does show signs of moderate wear but nothing damaging. This field-gray example is for standing collars (officers and infantry).

The Halsbinde should be gray-colored for wear with the field uniform, while the Halsbinde worn with the work uniform was black. Some reversible Halsbinde of black-gray have been found as well.

A great example ready for further research and display.