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Another cursive "R" on the markings of Bruno's helmet. I have never seen this before. There is always something new in this hobby! Excellent helmets gentlemen.
 
Another cursive "R" on the markings of Bruno's helmet. I have never seen this before. There is always something new in this hobby! Excellent helmets gentlemen.
Excellent remark, Brian. This is how R for "reserve" was distinguished from R for "regiment". Very common on Saxon helmets (and, as far, as I know, not seen in any other state; there may be exceptions though, as always...).
 
This is how R for "reserve" was distinguished from R for "regiment". Very common on Saxon helmets (and, as far, as I know, not seen in any other state; there may be exceptions though, as always...).
So much exceptions in the Land of Saxony 🙃

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Marking: 103.R.R. c.7. 2.B. and on the left hand: BA.XII.12. This helmet which never has saw a active unit is named in front visor, tracked and traced to Richard SCHMIDT, 7/RJR103, taken prisoner September 1914 during the Battle of the Marne in Sommesous. The small company markings "c.7." are quite unusual too. I saw that a second time on another helmet of the RJR103.

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Philippe
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I have owned this old beast for 40 years, dated 1898 179 R, no cursive. No slider vent and two in and out small shrapnel holes. This Regt was created in 1897.
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Large thick visors.
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High dome.
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1898 179. R Other markings on the opposite side...IIB 5K III which would translate to 2nd Battalion, 5th Kompanie, Condition 3 Also clear indents from the uberzug clips. So as usual, there are no "clear rules" in the pickelhaube world.
 
Very nice headgear all the way around and excellent information about the cursiv script found on two examples displayed here. It is fascinating that there were no firm standard rule for the marking of unit issued helmets. Thank Y’all for sharing your photos and knowledge.
Best regards,
John
 
I have owned this old beast for 40 years, dated 1898 179 R, no cursive. No slider vent and two in and out small shrapnel holes. This Regt was created in 1897.
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Large thick visors.
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High dome.
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1898 179. R Other markings on the opposite side...IIB 5K III which would translate to 2nd Battalion, 5th Kompanie, Condition 3 Also clear indents from the uberzug clips. So as usual, there are no "clear rules" in the pickelhaube world.
Very nice, Brian!
A 1891 model dated 1896...
 
Thanks for identifying my helmet as a model 1891 Bruno. I discovered this helmet at a local antique show decades ago, a rare gem surrounded by old furniture, china and the rest of the usual antique “wares”. It was complete, no missing pieces for once. One of the pleasures of the treasure hunt... every time I look at this helmet I remember that day. 😊
 
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