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The early Imperial German Empire took much pride in fashionable uniforms and headgear for its military, often choosing ornamental gear over more practical pieces. Brass helmets with colorful plumes, exotic bearskin and other exotic furs were made to create a sense of wealth and power. Grenadiers, or “grenade men,” wore high peaked hats to create a false sense of height and strike fear in the hearts of their opponents.

The early Imperial German Empire took much pride in fashionable uniforms and headgear for its military, often choosing ornamental gear over more practical pieces. Brass helmets with colorful plumes, exotic bearskin and other exotic furs were made to create a sense of wealth and power. Grenadiers, or “grenade men,” wore high peaked hats to create a false sense of height and strike fear in the hearts of their opponents.

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    German Imperial Helmet (Late 19th Century).
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    That helmet is too hot to trot.
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    I want to wear this to work. Just because.
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    THE EAGLE IS EVEN WEARING A CROWN. TOO MUCH FAB
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    military fashion kicks ass
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    It is a hat. On top of this hat is a bird wearing a hat. On top of that hat is another bird wearing a hat.
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    I find this so sexy…
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