Grenadier Cap Badge – Assault Pioneer / Miner, Prussia, Gold-Colored Brass – Reproduction
Item Number: 87251
⚠️ Important Note: This is a a reproduction (repro), not a historical original.
- Large Grenadier Cap Badge for Assault Pioneers / Miners
- Branch of Service: Prussian Pioneers (Miner-Pioneers, France/Belgium)
- Material: Brass, gold-colored
- Height: approx. 10.5 cm
- Width: approx. 8.1 cm
- Weight: approx. 40 g
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 – a rare and historically significant badge.
Condition
- Signs of wear present
- Good condition for its age
Note
Group orders are worthwhile – only one shipping fee! You can find more Prussian badges, pioneer collectibles, and Imperial military items in our shop.
