Thanks John for the explanation. I feel you.may be correct as it appears that there was something else mounted at one time. Plus the single washer used currently does not seem to provide much support for something so bulky. There is also a stamp that seems to be the manufacturer.
When I first came across this helmet I was rather turned off by the style of it and thought i would resell it instead of adding it to my collection. After I put it on the shelf it rather grew on me. Especially if it is displayed at an angle.
This is a nice example of an enlisted private...
I am fairly new to the group so I thought I would share one of my better helmets. I am guessing because of the Kockarden that this is a private purchase NCO. I still have not uncovered the 6C stamp ( I will eventually so don't spoil it : ). This came out of a vets estate a couple years ago. It...
New to the forum, looking forward to the discussions.
I have never seen this style of Prussian kokade before with the elongated hole. Is this anything specific? It is the normal size for maybe a model 1899 officers helmet..