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Here is a poster showing a military instructor's helmet from a non-commissioned officer school. This helmet was also available in the Model 15 version.

Thank you, Soudain, for your reply. Actually, I just wanted to know if a “military instructor” at a Vorschule could wear a spiked helmet.

Hello Dane, Yes, this also applies to the infantry regiments—“Grenadier,” “Leib-Infanterie,” “Garde,” etc. Hesse 115, Saxe100, Wurt119 et 123, Bade109, Prusse 1G.R.zuF, G.F.B. BavièreLeibR etc... Very often, the difference lies in the tip: ---fixed for the Pioneers. ---screw-in for the...

Thanks, Philippe.;) So U.S.N. stands for Northheim. Since this school dates from July 1916, that would mean a new M95 helmet (high-quality), specially manufactured for a military instructor or administrative officer, because at that time this helmet—especially with its scale-patterned chin...

Thank you, Soudain and Philippe, for your very informative answers. I noted that the schools were assigned to two companies, which is consistent with the 2C marking. But I have two questions: ---I understand that the students in “military preparatory school” (Vorschule) wore caps. However...

Pierrick : A spiked helmet improves with age in a good collection, just like fine wine in a good cellar! Well done—it’s superb. (y) I'm going with him . ---I serve it with a Eigentum Portepee. We can perfectly see the difference in oxidation between the nickel-plated fillings and the silver...

Beautiful helmet, Sander (y) Here are two cousins: They are well-rounded but have real-world experience. ---An M86/96 Leib-Infanterie-Regiment. ---An M96 KB Eisenbahn. In Bavaria, there is no distinction between nickel-silver helmets. Unlike in other states, the Leib-Regiment’s helmets do...

Here is another one, for instructors in non-commissioned officer schools, but an "Eigentum" version. (File photo).

Thank you for your comments. Thank you Sudsend, I had noticed the existence of the School and the Preparatory School, but I didn't know the difference between them. Apparently, Neufbrisach was the only non-commissioned officer school in the Reichsland, that is, for AK 14, 15, and 16.

Hello, this isn't a recent discovery, but it's a helmet I've discussed before on another French forum. It's a helmet I bought when I was 15, in 1970. Back then, there was no one to guide us. I didn't know what it was. A spiked helmet with a Prussian eagle, a line infantry helmet, but with a...

Bravo, a beautiful helmet. The rear spine is still an M71 without ventilation.

Yes, there are quite a few of these kinds of “moments” in the film *Apocalypse La Somme* by Isabelle Clarke and Daniel de Costelle. On the evening of the Tommies’ victory, on the battlefield, it was customary to have one’s picture taken wearing a spiked helmet. Here is another excerpt; I’ve...

Well done—a rare, shimmering uniform.

Hello Mike, Beautiful Prussian officer’s helmet. Regarding the star and insignia of these states, it is appropriate to be very meticulous and suspicious. It is absolutely essential to examine the reverse side of the central silver plate. Electroplating is difficult for an untrained eye to...

In the Vosges, this cap, laced boots, with puttees was exclusive to the Bavarian and Württemberg ski and mountain battalion and Alpenkorp. In the photo above, I see a white spot on the left side of the soldier's cap (on the right in the photo). It could be a cockade, but also the silver...

A long time ago, I used Sapo (for riding leather), neatsfoot oil, or something similar. The downside is that it makes your hands greasy and stains your clothes. Also, if your room isn't well ventilated, you'll notice mold stains. That's why I prefer glycerin...

It's like shoes. You absolutely must take care of the leather. I'm not talking about the shell. However, the straps, backpack straps, chin straps, and helmet liners need to be maintained. Dry leather breaks like glass. Moisturized and softened with glycerin, it will last a lifetime. Chin straps...

Like Peter, I advise you not to touch the outside. Just clean the liner with a small damp sponge and a little black soap or glycerin soap. Afterwards, it's good to condition the leather of the liner by gently applying glycerin. Glycerin is neutral, non-greasy, transparent, and doesn't stain. It...

Yes, and that's the whole point of forums!! This kind of study doesn't appear in any book.

Yes, it has a similar shape to the shell and the very vertical neck guard of late officer's helmets.The Lachmann is on the left. He is the only one to have the line infantry eagle. This is the actual M15 iron eagle for cuirassiers. In fact, the design is the eagle from November 1860. The...