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Hi Bruno, Thanks for your comments - I think that my M.1915 Saxon GR helmet is an issued version as it is of heavy construction, regimentally marked "GR" , size marked "58" to rear peak. Seems odd to me that with the production shortages in 1916 that the rear lobstertail is leather lined. On...

Hi all, Further to my original posted questions, I'm refering specifically to the M.1915 Cuirassiers helmets and not the M.1905 ZDP blued steel helmets. Regards, Martin. (once I've sussed-out how to attach photos, I'll send some to the Forum - thanks for your assistance with this matter Brian.)

Question. I have seen a few examples of the OR's M.1915 metal cavalry helmet with a black painted exterior finish, although the majority of examples are in polished steel with a grey zinc-phosphate coating to the fittings (trim, plate, spike, etc.). Does anyone know more on this? Was the black...