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Thanks, I didn't know these. I've noted this one down: https://steinach-verlag.de/370-2/

Thank you for the two excellent books; I am already trying to acquire them. What about the other German states? Austria, etc.?

It is quite common to find texts on Pickelhaube relating to the First World War, but it is more difficult to find volumes predating this conflict. Apart from the titles from Verlag Militaria (which also includes a beautiful double volume on the Franco-Prussian War), the works of J. K. Kube, and...

Hi, I'm asking if anyone has pictures or knows the model in question. What would be the difference between an officer's helmet and a trooper's helmet? Perhaps the height itself?"

Hello, yes, it is exactly the same, I confess I took it from Hermann... he fact remains that it actually resembles almost none of the others I've seen.

Seeing this model M21 , I note two things: the part above the ears (under the rosettes/escutcheons) is definitely more similar to my helmet. However, I still see a big difference in the height of the helmet shell. I also saw this model somewhere without a plume.... So, are you saying that it...

My main concern is that the leather shell (calotte) is not original. The lining could be a personal modification of the wearer, but I would have to remove it to determine if the inner section is correct... and I would hate to do that

Hello, I need some help regarding my Sachsen Helm Modell 1849 für Offiziere der schweren Reiter Regimenter (Saxon Helmet Model 1849 for Officers of Heavy Cavalry Regiments). As you can see from the photos, it has several peculiarities. Firstly, the leather pieces under the medusa (referring...