{"product_id":"messjacke-und-weste-prinz-adalbert-von-preussen-ca-1908","title":"Mess Jacket and Waistcoat, Prince Adalbert of Prussia, ca. 1908","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMess Jacket Prince Adalbert of Prussia (1908) – Imperial Navy, KYC Anchor Buttons \u0026amp; Original Waistcoat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003emess jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e with matching \u003cstrong\u003ewaistcoat\u003c\/strong\u003e, formerly owned by \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Adalbert of Prussia (1884–1948)\u003c\/strong\u003e, dates to \u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e and embodies the high quality of \u003cstrong\u003ecourtly\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emaritime ceremonial attire\u003c\/strong\u003e of the early 20th century. Tailored from the finest \u003cstrong\u003edark blue cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e, the jacket features black \u003cstrong\u003esilk lapel facings\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as a front adorned with two rows of gilded, crowned \u003cstrong\u003eanchor buttons of the “Kaiserlicher Yacht-Club (KYC)”\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two side pockets and a smooth black \u003cstrong\u003esilk lining\u003c\/strong\u003e underscore its exquisite craftsmanship. Inside the collar is a hand-embroidered, crowned \u003cstrong\u003eowner’s label\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003emonogram “A,”\u003c\/strong\u003e which confirms its direct attribution to \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Adalbert\u003c\/strong\u003e. The accompanying \u003cstrong\u003ewaistcoat\u003c\/strong\u003e is made of the same high-quality material and demonstrates the same masterful workmanship. Small tears and repairs in the white sleeve lining, along with light signs of wear and age, attest to its \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eImperial Navy \u0026amp; Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrince Adalbert, third son of \u003cstrong\u003eKaiser Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, received his military training on the \u003cstrong\u003ePrinzeninsel\u003c\/strong\u003e and in the \u003cstrong\u003ePrinzenhaus of Plön Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e. On \u003cstrong\u003eMay 31, 1894\u003c\/strong\u003e, he entered the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e and later attended the \u003cstrong\u003eNaval Academy in Kiel\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he trained as a \u003cstrong\u003enaval officer\u003c\/strong\u003e. This mess jacket corresponds to the typical cut around \u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e: a short \u003cstrong\u003eformal mess jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e ending at the waist, which was worn in naval and aristocratic circles for \u003cstrong\u003efestive evening events\u003c\/strong\u003e. Typical features include the short cut, the non-closing \u003cstrong\u003edouble-breasted front\u003c\/strong\u003e (or single-breasted variant), and \u003cstrong\u003eshawl collars\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003epeak lapels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which defined the formal style of this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePhotographs \u0026amp; Comparative Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegarding the photographs: You can find sample images at the following link: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/collections\/fotos-adalbert\/products\/konvolut-bilder-co-und-messjacke-adalbert-von-preussen-ca-1908\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/collections\/fotos-adalbert\/products\/konvolut-bilder-co-und-messjacke-adalbert-von-preussen-ca-1908\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. They show \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Adalbert\u003c\/strong\u003e at various stages of his life, including in a \u003cstrong\u003emess jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e very similar to the one described here. The \u003cstrong\u003eframes are not included in the scope of delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eCollector’s Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mess jacket is an outstanding object for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eImperial memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enaval uniforms\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian history\u003c\/strong\u003e, and items from the personal circle of \u003cstrong\u003eKaiser Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of \u003cstrong\u003eprovenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ematerial quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKYC symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ephotographic documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it a particularly valuable artifact of the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial era\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis refined \u003cstrong\u003emess jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e and matching \u003cstrong\u003ewaistcoat\u003c\/strong\u003e, once owned by \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Adalbert of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e (1884–1948), date to \u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e and exemplify the exceptional craftsmanship and formal elegance of early 20th-century naval and court dress. Made from the finest dark blue cloth, the jacket features black \u003cstrong\u003esilk facings\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lapels and a double row of gilded, crowned \u003cstrong\u003eanchor buttons of the “Kaiserlicher Yacht-Club (KYC)”\u003c\/strong\u003e across the front. Two side pockets and a smooth black \u003cstrong\u003esilk lining\u003c\/strong\u003e highlight the garment’s superior quality. Inside the collar lies a hand-embroidered, crowned \u003cstrong\u003ename label\u003c\/strong\u003e with the monogram \u003cstrong\u003e“A,”\u003c\/strong\u003e confirming its attribution to Prince Adalbert. The accompanying waistcoat, crafted from the same luxurious material, mirrors the jacket’s high-grade tailoring. Minor tears and repairs in the white sleeve lining, along with light signs of wear, attest to its authentic historical use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrince Adalbert, the third son of Kaiser Wilhelm II, received his early military education on the \u003cstrong\u003ePrinzeninsel\u003c\/strong\u003e and in the \u003cstrong\u003ePrinzenhaus at Plön Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e. On \u003cstrong\u003e31 May 1894\u003c\/strong\u003e, he entered the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial German Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e and later attended the \u003cstrong\u003eNaval Academy in Kiel\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he trained as a naval officer. The present mess jacket reflects the formal style of \u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e: a waist-length evening jacket worn in naval and aristocratic circles for dinners, receptions, and ceremonial occasions. Typical features include its short cut, the non-fastening double-breasted front or single-breasted closure, and \u003cstrong\u003eshawl or peak lapels\u003c\/strong\u003e, all characteristic of early 20th-century formal attire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the description of the photographs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/collections\/fotos-adalbert\/products\/konvolut-bilder-co-und-messjacke-adalbert-von-preussen-ca-1908\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe frames are not included in the delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53620804714833,"sku":null,"price":3330.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01-Adalbert-von-Preussen-Jacke-1908.jpg?v=1777057364","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/messjacke-und-weste-prinz-adalbert-von-preussen-ca-1908","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}