Ok -- time for another rookie question.
I was just looking at the helmet that James posted and it got
me wondering. What is the significance of the plumes found
on some pickelhaube and why were only some units authorized
to wear them?
Thanks,
Greg
I just watched a couple episodes this last weekend. I tired to "read"
it but with my limited knowledge I didn' do so well.
It looked like just a plain Prussian wappen. I think it was pre-1885
as the Eagle had a wide wing span and I couldn't see a spine shutter.
As someone new to pickelhaubes and with only one helmet I am
truely in awe of your very impressive collection. Thank you for
posting these wonderful examples.
I know exactly what youmean about not being able to afford the
highend helmets that some of thee guys post. But is sure is fun to
look .
As for the little red bells. They are pretty much hit or miss. Very seldom
do they work for me.