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I won't paint it and finding a piece that will fit may not be that easy. During the war there were some helmets done with mixed medal fittings.

It is hard for me to see. I believe the oval stamp is a maker. As to the unit stamp, I can see 1916 and II.B, which I take to be 2nd battalion.

I know that Saxon and Bavarian Happen will fit each other. Since you know that the helmet is an Artillery, I would say it is Saxon.

Neat photo

Love the one with the "01 MG

Great piece

Bet it will look great when done. Good luck.

Very interesting site.

All I can add to this is; This style of helmet was popular with many nations for about 80 years during the 19th century. Looking at the construction of this one, I would think it is from the later part of this period. It was very common with cavalry units. This style is still worn today by the...

Great find

Any member have a righteous cut out helmet, that they can post photos of?

anyone have photos of bands? Maybe ones showing a bayonet on the belt?

Very hard to tell from these photos, I'm not in love with the paint. As you pointed out the side flare doesn't look right. Who is the manufacturer?

I thought we were talking about the measurement between mounting holes? I've found that the Prussian Wappen measures between 7 to 8cm from center of loop to center of loop.

Nice one

I don't know what happened to my earlier post on this, but what I said was after 100 years the leather shrinkage can play with the fit of the Wappen. The hole spacing will change and a Wappen that was on a helmet that shrunk will measure different from one that wasn't.

Link can't find the posting.

Are you having that traditional Canadian dish - Ice cubs? :D Have a great day up there in the north lands.

Nice find

Congrats to both of you. You both won.