Grenadier Cap Badge – Assault Pioneer / Miner, Prussia, Gold-Colored Brass – Reproduction

Item Number: 86577

⚠️ Important Note: This is a reproduction (repro), not a historical original. Condition 2.

• Grenadier Cap Badge for Assault Pioneers / Miners
• Troop Type: Prussian Pioneers / Artillery (Mining Pioneers, France/Belgium)
• Material: solid brass, gold-colored
• Height: approx. 4.2 cm
• Width: approx. 3.5 cm
• Weight: approx. 20 g
• Smaller version – pendant to the large badge item no. 87251 (10.5x8.1 cm) – possibly NCO or enlisted version
• High-quality collector's reproduction – visually almost indistinguishable from the original
• From old dealer stock
• Details: see scan

Historical Background

A miner was a specialized pioneer soldier who dug tunnels under enemy fortress walls to collapse them with explosives or to create concealed access points for surprise attacks. Miners formed the military-technical backbone alongside the artillery.

Condition

• Condition 2 (good)
• Signs of wear present

Note

Combined orders are worthwhile – only one shipping fee! Further Prussian badges, pioneer collectibles, and Imperial German militaria can be found in our shop.