Prussia – Regimental Fahnenträger (Color‑Bearer) Sleeve Badge, WWI

Original Imperial German sleeve insignia for a regimental Fahnenträger (color‑bearer), intended for wear on the feldgrau tunic, c.1914–1918. Worked to officer/private‑purchase quality on a shield‑shaped grey wool backing, the device shows crossed yellow standards with Prussian eagles to the medallions and tasselled cords, surmounted by the imperial crown. Beneath the staffs is the crowned royal cipher “WR / II” for Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Details

• Period: Imperial Germany, World War I

• State: Prussia

• Role: Color‑bearer (Fahnenträger) sleeve badge for the field tunic

• Construction: Hand‑embroidered silk and cotton threads on feldgrau wool; padded work to the flags and wreaths; finely executed crown and tassels; fully hand‑sewn reverse shows period stitching

• Design elements: Crossed Prussian standards; imperial crown above; Wilhelm Rex II monogram below

• Dimensions: Shield‑shaped panel; large display size (measurements available on request)

Condition

Very good, bright original colors with light age toning and a few minor surface pulls to the embroidery; trimmed uniformly to the shield outline. No moth holes noted. Reverse shows untouched, period stitching—clearly removed from a tunic.

Notes

A scarce, high‑quality, hand‑embroidered example—ideal for completing a WWI Prussian infantry tunic or for stand‑alone display in an Imperial German insignia collection.