Imperial German Prussia Ulan UlR 6 Officer Epaulette Pair Rittmeister Silver

This is a matched pair of original cavalry officer’s Epauletten (epaulettes) of Ulanen-Regiment Nr. 6 (Uhlan/Lancer Regiment No. 6) of Prussia, in the silver (white-metal) fitting. The two rank stars flanking the cypher on each field identify the rank as Rittmeister (cavalry captain).

Each epaulette follows the Imperial cavalry officer pattern. A convex silver-finished crescent encloses a padded oval Feld (field) of scarlet wool, with a silver bullion strap of flat subaltern braid rising to the button slot. At the center of each field sits a gilt interlaced cypher surmounted by a pierced Königskrone (royal crown), flanked by two gilt four-pointed rank stars. The contrast of gilt devices against silver crescents reflects the regiment’s prescribed metal scheme. One reverse retains a silver-domed button at the strap.

The Uhlans were lance-armed light cavalry of considerable prestige. The crowned cypher denotes a regiment held under a royal chief, the crown signifying patronage by a member of the ruling house. The Rittmeister commanded a squadron (Eskadron). The silver crescent and gilt device combination is a deliberate regimental distinction rather than a mismatch of fittings.

The crowned cypher with doubled stars establishes a Rittmeister of a royally-chiefed Uhlan regiment. As a matched left-and-right pair with consistent devices, crowns, and rank stars, the set is correctly understood as a single worn unit.

Condition is very good for the pair. The gilt cyphers, crowns, and stars are bright and complete on both; the silver crescents retain good tone with light high-point wear and minor oxidation. The scarlet fields are even. The reverses retain original red wool backing, each with a collection label; one button is present, and the strap slots show expected age. No significant textile loss is observed.

Matched original Uhlan officer pairs in the silver fitting with crowned cyphers and clear Rittmeister rank are genuinely scarce and offer strong display value as a complementary left-and-right set. The royal-chief association and intact paired devices give the set broad appeal to cavalry, Prussian, and rank-progression collectors.