From my Kaiser's Bunker collection, and on the web site for almost 20 years.
A rare Model 1891 Württemberg Steueraufseher und Grenz-wache (Customs and Border Guards) Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Pickelhaube. This is a beautiful heavy old helmet with massive Neusilber (nickel silver) fittings, from a very small unit. $1100 USD
This helmet is of the M1871 style, but was not adopted until 1891. Note that the Württemberg Steueraufseher und Grenz-wache utilized a squared front visor with a round spike base, a combination only found in one other military Pickelhaube; the Württemberg Landjäger Korp Pickelhaube. The Wappen is in the pre-1895 pattern with screw-post retainers. Up until 1891 the Steueraufseher und Grenz-wache wore a Wappen that had diagonal mounting screws on the reverse. The helmets were all updated to the standard Württemberg stag and lion Wappen in 1891 which results in older examples such as this, having holes from both Wappens which is absolutely correct. Like a typical M1871 helmet, there is a plain rear spine. The liner is thick and heavy as per a typical M1871 Pickelhaube. Inside is the remains of a paper label from a wearer. More photos here http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/helmets/dbh36.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Full guarantee as to originality, a full week inspection if you need it I would prefer a money order or bank draft but will accept Paypal if you use the "Family/friends option so I do not get hit with the fee. Payments can be spread out over two months if that helps. Postage will be around $40 to the US or Canada. Unfortunately, postage overseas is ridiculous, but of course possible. Email me via the EMAIL button.
A rare Model 1891 Württemberg Steueraufseher und Grenz-wache (Customs and Border Guards) Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Pickelhaube. This is a beautiful heavy old helmet with massive Neusilber (nickel silver) fittings, from a very small unit. $1100 USD
This helmet is of the M1871 style, but was not adopted until 1891. Note that the Württemberg Steueraufseher und Grenz-wache utilized a squared front visor with a round spike base, a combination only found in one other military Pickelhaube; the Württemberg Landjäger Korp Pickelhaube. The Wappen is in the pre-1895 pattern with screw-post retainers. Up until 1891 the Steueraufseher und Grenz-wache wore a Wappen that had diagonal mounting screws on the reverse. The helmets were all updated to the standard Württemberg stag and lion Wappen in 1891 which results in older examples such as this, having holes from both Wappens which is absolutely correct. Like a typical M1871 helmet, there is a plain rear spine. The liner is thick and heavy as per a typical M1871 Pickelhaube. Inside is the remains of a paper label from a wearer. More photos here http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/helmets/dbh36.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Full guarantee as to originality, a full week inspection if you need it I would prefer a money order or bank draft but will accept Paypal if you use the "Family/friends option so I do not get hit with the fee. Payments can be spread out over two months if that helps. Postage will be around $40 to the US or Canada. Unfortunately, postage overseas is ridiculous, but of course possible. Email me via the EMAIL button.
