This is a Prussian Army other ranks reserve light cavalry cap. It is composed almost entirely of black patent leather. The top has a mortar board with a cap line hook on the top right and a bullion feldzeichen (oval field badge) on the left. There is a large German eagle wearing a crown with "FR" on its breast holding a scepter and globus cruciger. There is a gold iron cross between the legs of the eagle and it is marked "For King and Country" in German over "1813". The left side has a small circular ear boss and the right has the same boss with a larger red/white/black boss with serrated edge. The chin scales are backed with leather. The inside is lined in white silk with a natural leather sweatband.

Very good, the leather has some scratches, indentions and crazing. The metal components are good with an attractive patina. The interior is good with some wear and staining.