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German Tunics of WW1:  Double-breasted Lancer's Tunic

 

  
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- Ulanka example, front view
  B - Ulanka example, rear view
  C - Ulanka:  Guard-Uhlan-Regt, Unteroffizier 
  D - Ulanka:  Königs-Uhlan-Regt, side view
  E  - Chevauleger's Tunic: Light-Horse-Regt

  
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The Model 1910 Ulanka (or Uhlanka) was worn by those serving in Uhlan regiments and is thus known as the Lancer's Tunic.  Bavarian Chevauleger troops also wore a tunic similar to the Ulanka, although it was sometimes referred to as a Waffenrock.