No need for any concern. Beautiful correct officers Pickelhaube.

//No that front visor was never hammered flat . Looks to be a replacement visor.// Looking closely I agree now. The coreect Tschapka visor was sewn up and rolled over, this visor is cut square on the edge, so it's off a normal Pickelhaube. Sadly, some unfortunate person who doesn't know better will...

That is a correct Tschapka liner, so it's possible the visor threads rotted and someone took it to a shoemaker who hammered it on from the front.

My references are still packed, but I believe that is a metal commemorative piece with added crown for the Eisenbahn Betriebsabteilung.

Use a magnet. If it sticks, its steel.

Good find. As you noted these are very difficult to locate. I am hunting for another Baden IR110 strap to go onto my Baden display and that is proving to be a tough one to find as well. Have you shown your IR111 items? Here are some of my Baden pieces: https://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f...

The Wappen is off a post-1909 Saxon Jäger Bn. Tschako.

// There was a big piece of direction in the form of an Ako in 1897. Clearly this had been agitated score and your example predates the Ako. And the standardization brought about. So your example predates my knowledge when I wrote this article so many years ago.// That does seem like a very long ti...

Have you looked at the loops or bolts on the back of the Wappen to see if they have been moved to accommodate the holes on the helmet? A Württemberg Wappen will typically not fit on a Prussian Pickelhaube. It's always possible of course that this was done for a reissue, but usually it's been done by...

kaiser wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:53 pm

I do not think that wappen is original it is crudely made in my opinion. Jonas

Must agree with Jonas. That is terrible quality. Originals are beautifully made, like jewelry.

Superb :thumbright: Wasn't there a French collector who insisted that there was no zig-zag stitching prior to 1918? It was nonsense of course. This is marvellous. But now you have a dilemma. Überzug on and cover that superb Wappen? Or off so you can see the Überzug markings? https://i.servimg.com/u/...

On HOLD

Unfortunately as cool as this is, there is no room in my new house for this giant Württemberg Wappen. It looks like a standard Württemberg helmet Wappen at first, but there are some differences. I bought this in 2007 and loved it, as As Württemberg is one of my favorite kingdoms, but its time to mov...

Some General's shoulder boards would look brilliant displayed with those.

That cap is not from Württemberg. Those are Prussian Kokarden that have aged. Regardless, I would recommend not bidding on this as that cap is not military.

Pontiac9999 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:41 pm

It will probably not work for a cork helmet using this method.

Agree completely. Cork Ersatz do not lose shape, they break. You cannot piece together a broken egg. Be grateful they covered these in cloth, that is what has kept most of these together all these years.

The Reich's Kokarde was worn after 1897 but only by Reich's assets, like all military units etc. If it was a Kingdom or Dutchy asset (like police, customs etc.) those units did not wear a Reich's Kokarde. I am not familiar with how the Landwehr fit into the heirarchy.

Every one of these that I have owned or seen, were marked 8JZP. No clue why, but I would be very surprised to see one marked to a Kürassier Regt. It seems they were only issued to 8 JzP. Larry is a good guy and honest dealer as well as a member of this forum! I have never heard of or seen a JZP mark...

Those are not Imperial German. Possibly Third Reich?

Ah. Right. HR14. When you add cyphers to shoulder straps or boards, you have two problems. 1st is to find original cyphers (good luck) and 2nd you cannot "un-fade' the cloth or wire bullion under the cyphers. It is standard for cloth insignia collectors to gently look under cyphers for brighter clot...

Magnificent Attila! To Parade no less. Husaren-Regt. König Humbert von Italien (1.Kurhessisches) Nr.13? As for the boots, it's quite common in Germany to take WWII officer's boots, and alter them into Husaren. This s not meant to deceive, but for the Kavalerie reenactment groups. Typical sign is the...

Hopefully in the USA. That helmet should never leave the United States. Peter is this the one you mentioned recently in the Mod Forum?

J.LeBrasseur wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:10 pm

this is a helmet I truly would have loved to have in collection, just not the right time for funds. I am sure it went to a good home.

I think that was a good choice to pass on this. It is my understanding that Pelzmützen for Other Ranks were only made in seal hide, bear hide (Braunschweig Husaren Regt. Nr.17), or in the Ersatz versions (never seen an original) out of felt. Any Pelzmützen covered in wool or any other material I con...

Just looked again, and if that is seal hide that was a freak seal as it had wool.

Please compare to any of mine. Here is a representative example.

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau ... /dbh34.htm

That's hair.

I suggest you consider the advice you've received. Yes Wachmeister were entitled to wear officer Feldzeichen but that still doesn't change that nothing adds up on this Pelzmütze. It appears at best to be a parts helmet and not worth much. My additional observation, is what is it covered in? Pelzmütz...

J.LeBrasseur wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 25, 2018 3:50 pm

/ Nice Tony, can hardly wait to see the new man cave or caves! /

Looking forward to your visit!

The end of an era. After 22 years in this beautiful small city of Fredericton New Brunswick, we are moving away to a new home in a different city. In preparation, I have been packing for several months. All the Royal Flying Corps, CEF (Canadian 1st War), steel helmets, Pickelhaube Wappens, edged wea...

Hi Amy.

You see of course the impression of a different Preußen eagle Wappen, the glued on center to the Feldzeichen and other things etc. Priced accordingly I trust? That is a superb Wappen! Tony

What an absolutely magnificent helmet! It is very uncommon to find a M1860 Wappen with the 1860 Bandeau as part of the stamping. Unmistakable with those tail feathers and solid area between winged and legs. A modified M1860 Wappen with the soldered-on Bandeau as mentioned is the norm. Again, fantast...

I could write page after page after page about what to see and do in Berlin. I absolutely love Berlin. As your only there for four days, you really have to go on a guided English bus tour to start, as it will point out many of the major historical sites. Then are things you must see, such as: Reichs...

I see it now, got the link to work. Textbook Ersatz fibre. Very difficult to find.

Does it look like this example?

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/feldgrau/helmets/fgh25.htm

Can't afford a $5000 Pickelhaube for IR95 or IR153? Here is a beautiful officer's Wappen for IR95 and IR153. Silver Sachsen Wappen (with laurel leaves on both sides) on FUERST eagle worn by 6. Thüringisches Infanterie-Regt. Nr.95 XI Armee Korps. This Wappen was worn by two Dutchies who formed the Re...

I'm pleased you all enjoyed looking at this helmet and appreciate the comments. It is only the second M1891 I have ever come across. They are very difficult to find in any configuration.

Here is a gem. An untouched Model 1891 Württemberg Infantry issued Pickelhaube. And if that's not enough, it has very unique M91 mounts on the chinstrap, and a very interesting issue stamp,. The stamp appears to be I.B. or J.B. I.B. being Kommando der Infanterie-Brigade. However, the rear visor stam...

I have a felt Ersatz shell here, no liner. I've sent you an email, let me know you received it please. Tony

Nice, we did this once before years and years ago, I am sure those photo's are long gone. Here is the old thread that started the Dunkelblau to M15 comparisons. https://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3600&p=22443&hilit=comparing#p22443 Nice work Ed. I know that takes a lot of effort :b...

Those patterns of loops are also found on saddle blanket Wappens for mounted officers. I do not believe it is a replica. It's just not for a Pickelhaube.

SkipperJohn wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:11 am

Would the Jager zu Pferde have used the Model 1852 Cavalry sword pictured above?

John

Yes the JzP was in line with the other cavalry and this would have been carried by NCOs. The higher numbered JzP Refers also could have carried the WWI Ersatz sabre Kavalleriesaebel, Aushilfswaffe.

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/sales/DiningRoom2.jpg In our dining room for several years, have been two sword cases. We are building a new home and it has been negotiated that I can have one sword case. Not two. One sword case is better than none.... So here are the swords that I have to sell before...

I read it all. Twice.

Good for you Ron

Hilarious! If I knew everything I'd be rocketing around the the planet in my restored British Airways Concord!

A collector is only as good as his reference books

Beautiful. Absolutely no doubt it is is Eigentumsstück with that interior. What a beautiful Pelzmütze!

I wrote an article on unit stamps in private purchase clothing and headgear.

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/ht/eigentum.htm

Perhaps you will find it helpful. Tony

Excellent example Bernard and spot-on John for your explanation of helmets having their use extended by repair or refurbishment. Great helmet.

Pickelhaube is SOLD.

PICKELMAX wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:48 am

Please, Tony, could you tell us who is the single maker of these helmets?

I do not know the manufacturer Maxime. I have seen perhaps four examples of the Pickelhaube over 40 years, and they are all exactly the same. Unfortunately none had a manufacturer stamp that I know of.

OK But the trim threw me off. But you know the fakes that I speak of . The trim is not leather. It's oilcloth. Only one manufacturer seemed to do this. Karel has an example and here is mine: http://www.kaisersbunker.com/feldgrau/helmets/fgh44.htm So this appears to be a Tschapka made by the same ma...

Nice. I thought the socket bayonet was always attached and it did not have a scabbard?

I also thought what the soldiers carried was a brass handled short sword in a scabbard for hacking wood etc.?

The bayonets were hand fit onto the weapon run. My barrel is 22mm. The one at JJ the interior is 20.5mm.

The problem is getting one that fits. As nice as it is, the one at JJ wouldn't have fit by 1.5mm.

What a shame, as its a very nice example.

Witch type exactley are you looking for then can you provide a picture on the specific bayonet you are looking for I have three types of those early bayonets you might be looking for Honestly I have no idea. I don't collect bayonets. I believe there is a specific bayonet for the M1809/39 that was p...