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The helmet shows battle damage, could be shrapnel impact. Even though the US army was inexperienced in WWI , they did a better job in giving their helmets a mat finish.

Thanks ! The helmet in the middle is from the 77th Division. It was organized at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York on 25 August 1917. During their 68 days in combat, the division fought in four campaigns – Baccarat, Oise Aisne, Aisne-Marne and Meuse-Argonne. Most notable was the exploits of the...

You made me wanna fotograph my allies too. :) .

This picture is already a lot better :), on the first picture you posted I couldn't read the banner.

I was referring to the silver finish.

:unsure: The eagle looks dodgy but it could be the picture .

Many thanks Philippe ! (y) (y) (y)

I’m the one who bought this Mec from A.o.K. Hey Philippe, can you decipher the name ? The imprint is still there but the color is gone.

Wow , that’s very detailed info, thanks Philippe.

Very nice helmets here!(y) I have an M95-OJR91 in my collection with provenance label, the helmet was found in a castle (Chateau) but I don’t know where it is.

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Made by Schulz & Holdefleiss, issued to the 8 Cuirassier Regiment. (active by the Somme) One of the 4 screws is missing. The rim is still feldgrau, only a helmet that had a limited use will be found like that. Size 58. The cockades are the correct big size for a cuirassier , but they look like...

It is still in it’s original box , but the box has no more cover at the ends. The bush is in great condition, didn’t lose any of its buffalo hair.

Bayern pickelhaube from a Lieutenant in the B 14 JR (name of the officer inside!) Size 57 , good condition, complete original helmet in all its parts , there is one nut missing .

Cuirassier helmet for ensigns and junior officer candidates in reg 3.4.5.7.8 A very beautiful and elegant helmet , untouched with all original parts, late model. Original round scaled chinstrap with ’95 fitting. Used condition with one patch in the neck where the chrome has disappeared. The...

Wow interesting.

Maybe the second auction got inspired by the first one. The Prussian type Hessen M15 (round base) was originally equipped with a smooth spike , but this spike remains a rare bird , so well done. (y)

Very nice helmet Tony .(y)

Thank you for the nice reactions dear friends. Yes Frank, looks like the budget for defense was not that great in those days , judging by the way they repaired his pants. Here’s an other picture where it seems like you either had a Hessen Helmet or a Hessen buckle.