Not Exactly Pickelhaubes.

newbe · Lite Contributor Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 37

Peter,

Not Exactly Pickelhaubes.
I would greatly appreciate your comments on the two attached pieces. Are they authentic? Any information on their age and history?

b.loree · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject:

Wow, I have no expertise on these other than to say they are definately British and my first reaction..... George III American Revolution if that is at all possible and if they are original. G R stands for George Rex ( King George). They strike me as being British grenadier mitred helmets from two different units. The green piece has the white horse of Hanover stitched to it which makes sense as the "Georges" (Kings of Britain) were Germans from Hanover originally. They employed units raised from their lands in Germany for example The Kings Legion from Hanover fought for the Brits in the Napoleonic wars. Consequently, the Kaiser awarded these regiments with special battle honours on their pickelhaube helmet plates "Waterloo" for example. This is the best that I can do...hope this helps. I am sure that otheres on the forum will be able to provide much more information. Regards, Brian
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Jerry Rehr · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:16 pm Post subject:

Geeeeez.
Nice helmets.
Lost for words.
Jerry

drakegoodman · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 4:51 pm Post subject:

In the immortal words of Ben, the prisoner who was only turned the right way up yesterday in Life of Brian: "You lucky, lucky bastard".

Fantastic diversion from the norm. Many thanks for postin'.

- Brett
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