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Thank you to All for your responses. The helmet is one of those typical composite helmets manufactured by the State of Saxony and the star has dented the shell in a consistent way. I am therefore quite certain it is a Saxon helmet. I will check on the cockades material. Best

😀 Just noticed it ! Those things are far too shiny. Just imagine what it would be like wearing one of those whilst charging on a bright sunny day 😱😱😱😱

Dear All A small grouping for a French dragon officer From 1910 into the first month of WWI. That type of helmet was used on what were still the grand charges of the French cavalry against the invading German army until it was consider entirely inadequate, towards the end of 1914. Best Alex

Dear All I have been after a good ersatz pickehaube with rolled edges for some times but with no success. For illustration purposes, Tony has a wonderful example in his collection http://www.kaisersbunker.com/feldgrau/helmets/fgh26.htm Whether it is a helmet of the Prussian, Württenberg...

Nice. I love those ersatz helmet. They are many variations of those, many makers too. Here is mine Best Alex

Dear All I was wondering what your thoughts were on those cockades..... Have they been repainted or are they in in a state consistent with normal ageing? They belong to an OR ersatz helmet. No apparent marking. Many thanks Best Alex

A few close-ups

Dear All A relatively recent purchase which I have never had the time to tale pictures of until now. Not a very rare helmet but it is in very good condition, untouched and.... look at that endless detachable spike ! Best Alex

Thanks Lars. I am not entirely convinced by that one either. The double-marking is very unusual and the lot look a bit too neat to me. Alex

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A few more....

Dear All I thought I would post some pictures of a beautiful model 1915 Adrian helmet for a “chasseur” (equivalent of a jager in the French army) fresh from an old attic. Never cleaned, never touched and left “as it was” back from the battlefield. I am very shared as to whether I should give...

Dear All I have been seeking clarification on some markings namely Army Corps BAX and its components. If my understanding is correct, IR73 of Hannover was incorporated into that BAX. Is that correct? My question arises in connection with that helmet spotted on Ebay.fr...

Dear All Not a rare cap but the quality of manufacture and the condition are simply amazing. On close inspection it has suffered no blemish whatsoever. One of the greatest makers too. Best Alex

Maréchal Joffre’s képi was for sale last year but I missed it. Price was around $40k ! 😢😢😢 Alex

The owner of the tallest of the two

Victor Meunier, the owner of the smallest of the two

Yes, their owners have been identified because the interior bear their initials. The 4 stars general was the Governor of Lyon until 1916, date on which he died. The 2 stars general officer was Enest de Maud’huy. He acquired his 2 stars in 1912 and his third at the beginning of 1914. He died...

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Hi All A bit of tidying up today and got a few ones out Here is a lovely crusher visor generic visor cap for an officer. Probably never worn. Best Alex