Here is an old warrior that I've had for years. An issued 1867 Hessen helmet.
If I read this helmet correctly, it was issued to at least three, or possibly four, different Hessen units in its lifetime; originally it was worn by Hessisches Garde Dragoner Regt in the Franco-German war of 1870-71, then worn by the same regiment when they became Dragoner Regt Nr. 23, then issued to Infanterie-Leib Regt. Großherzogin (3. Großherzoglich Hessisches) Nr.117, and then possibly issued for a final time to a Hessen line Infantry regiment.
Here is the link with more images etc. https://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/helmets/dbh44.htm
At any rate, it's Friday night and I was looking for an excuse to have a beer in here. Plus who doesn't like Hessen helmets?
So to all of you, Zum Wohl!
If I read this helmet correctly, it was issued to at least three, or possibly four, different Hessen units in its lifetime; originally it was worn by Hessisches Garde Dragoner Regt in the Franco-German war of 1870-71, then worn by the same regiment when they became Dragoner Regt Nr. 23, then issued to Infanterie-Leib Regt. Großherzogin (3. Großherzoglich Hessisches) Nr.117, and then possibly issued for a final time to a Hessen line Infantry regiment.
Here is the link with more images etc. https://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/helmets/dbh44.htm
At any rate, it's Friday night and I was looking for an excuse to have a beer in here. Plus who doesn't like Hessen helmets?
So to all of you, Zum Wohl!
