Saxon 1st Leib Grenadier Regiment IR100

At Steve's request, here is a nice one I picked up a few years back.

It is a Vulcan Fiber example. Has a paper tag under the liner with the date of Januar 1895.

Interesting in that on the rear it has the name / word "Thespis" and the number 117 (twice). Could not find anyone with that name. And from what I learned, there was no 117 unit related to the IR100 or 23rd Division

Thespis of course is an ancient Greek poet and the supposedly first "actor" to appear on stage. There was some thought that this Haube might have been used as a prop from a theater costume supplier.

Interior Photos

That's a beauty!

Michael:

I have a preference for Grenadier/Fusilier helmets. That is a great looking example that you'd be hard pressed to better. Nice to see it again.

I love these the silver starburst and fittings really make that Gold Saxon Wappen pop just a beautiful helmet.

Thanks everyone. Glad you enjoyed it. In looking at my notes. This was a private purchase item off of WAF eStand many years ago. If I remember correctly, it sat for a while which was surprising.

Quite Impressive, I am quite partial to silver fittings.

Any thoughts on the name? Thespis? Would love to hear opinions/theories/ideas