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The helmets are apparently from an old Irish collection and WW1 bring back trophies along with some of the 98/05 butcher bayonets with frogs / knots

The guy I traded with had offered me these helmets , if I was to pick 2 which ones should I go for 🤔 Thanks all Gary

Think the grandkids got it for me 😁

Love the name of your WAR ROOM LIBRARY , sounds very Winston Churchill ish , my library just says I’d rather be fishing 😁

Hi J J Thanks for that , sounds like an interesting book . Gary 👍

Hi b Lorre Thanks for that , yes I love the helmet just as it is , I don’t mess with my items , I go with my gut on condition , aging , patina , originality and studying an item before I accept buying or trading , trying to find good books at the minute on pickelhaubes , have you any...

Hi Corey 65 Thanks , the ones with the high ears are dated (1907 -sawback leather scabbard ) 1915 - sawback steel scabbard ) The low ears are 1916 -1917- 1916

I would love to know the regimental markings on the bayonets John josef if you can help , I will post some photos .

Thanks guys Can anyone read the writing inside the helmet , is it a makers or owners , 🤔

Hi guys I recently acquired these items in a trade and would appreciate any comments . Many thanks Gary

Hi sandman , ok so private purchase All the fittings are held with square nuts with bowed loops . The helmet has that always been as it is look so I think I will leave as is and display . Maybe in the future When I gain more experience I will re appraise it when I put a collection together ...

Hi sandman Many thanks for your message , I measured the front plate as you said and it is 11.5 cm , I am not sure what a property helmet means 🤔 , the mounts appear to have had a gilt finish , I will post a few more photos in daylight Thanks again Gary

Thanks Leibhusar Great information , are the curved chin scales used on NCO and other ranks

Thanks leibhusar the kokarde is Large at 60 mm

Hi guys thanks for the replies , the wappen crown is unpierced , just dirty . Gary

Thanks James , the helmet has just 1 large cockade with silver inset , the Wappen and cross base are held with looped nuts , would this be officers or other ranks , should I clean it or leave as is . Thanks again

Hi fellow collectors Although not a helmet collector I recently acquired this helmet along with a ww1 stahlhelm in a trade , the previous owner stated it was a pre ww1 helmet , possibly franco Prussian period . I will appreciate your comments 👍