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This is yet another example demonstrating the absolute necessity of being able to access the back of the plates for proper assessment. Here, the thickness of the Garde-Stern, at least 1 to 2 mm, indicates electroplating. The result is crude and incompatible with the quality expected of a Guard...

Hello Bruno, a trained eye can make out the mark around the 8mm hole (see the red arrow). This mark is visible from both sides. These holes were punched and are perfectly round, unlike the larger enlargements made with a cutter.

Hi, Very nice (y) helmet, M95 standard. I'm hesitating between an "Eigentum" (a type of helmet) because everything else is "Kammer" standard. It had M95 eyelets, but these have been removed, and a small cutout was made with a Kutter (a type of knife), I don't know why, because the Garde-Adler (a...

La couture n'est pas réalisée à la machine, mais à la main par un artisan qualifié. Les costumes haute couture sont assemblés à la main, les coutures sont superbes. Elles sont visibles sur les bords des revers des cols...

Without the colored "Rabatte" under the base, it's a parade piece. You can leave it out, but you will need a Prussian Feldzeichen.

Yes, the absence of a vertical back seam is undeniable on the M67.

In fact, it's the same principle as the long button on a duffle coat or the closure of a Hussar's dolman...

Hello Steve, Excellent purchase for a beginner. It's very good, and you described it perfectly. It's not a modified M67 M71, as it has a seam under the rear spine. This helmet was no longer worn after 1897 because it does not have its Reichskokard on the right, but still its Landskokard instead.

Hello Lars, I stick to the color. When it's reddish-pink, it's tombac. When it's golden-yellow, it's brass. Here is a tombac : Here is a brass : But since it is mostly copper with between 10 and 20% zinc, tin, nickel or other silvery metal... depending on the mixture, intermediate...

Hello Tony, Congratulations on this magnificent helmet and on this study. I do, however, notice a small omission... :giggle: which is of great importance nonetheless. Indeed, I noted that this helmet does not have the M43 modification. However, I observe that on brass helmets (to be seen for...

https://www.pickelhaubes.com/xf/threads/prussian-jager-officers-shako-to-parade.21709/ "The grain of the leather is correct, and the Prussian Eagle is correct. I respect your opinions, but you have no credible evidence proving otherwise." Chuck 1---Regarding the size of the eagle, simply...

Hello,this is a Swedish Dragoon helmet M1886. Made in Germany for Sweden, it has many similarities to the Pickelhaube. Here it has its parade "Trichter" , but it's missing the Haarbusch. The condition is average, but it's complete except for the Busch or the tip. The price is therefore fair...

Yes, the second one is entirely a reproduction. It's only good for reenactments, for the theater, etc...

Two points to note: ---1 This Reichsadler with gliding wings did exist, without the anchor. ---2 If it had been a naval eagle, cutting out the anchor would leave marks, especially since the tail is stamped onto the anchor. Therefore, simply removing the two arrows on either side, and also the...

Yes ! Here is a Bortfeldt for Asia Same eagle as for the Reichsland, drooping feathers, lowered wings. So, in theory: ---The helmet on the left, a silver Reichsadler with outstretched wings and no naval anchor, represents a diplomatic or military official serving in the African colonies...

The eagle has been repaired, but it's missing the trigger guards. However, eagles are readily available as spare parts, as there were many Prussian infantry regiments. The pair of cockades is also missing. Therefore, you'll need to add at least €200 to complete it properly. The helmet liner is...

Yes, a modern, complete reproduction. Nothing is authentic. Good for the theater or a reenactment, with a helmet cover on it! ...but buy it for €50 maximum. You did well to ask BEFORE buying.

Everything about this helmet is old. It's a helmet that was found in poor condition and has been handled and repaired. The rear rim comes from another helmet; it's too large, and the ventilation flap is positioned too high, too close to the base of the peak, because it was cut down by a...

Some hairstyles: -----Colonies of the Empire and Reichsland Alsace-Lorraine : ---Kaiserlische Marine and See-Bataillon : Same as above, but with an anchor. In the case of a veterinarian with a Reichsadler without an anchor, it means Imperial Veterinarian. The "Navy" aspect is not taken...

Hello, I think it's time to summarize the Reichsadler: 1---Reichsadler Wilhelm I : The feathers on the wings are upturned. Infra, The imperial crown has been replaced by the royal crown. I don't know why. Infra, Here is a Reichsgendarm shako, for Alsace-Lorraine, under the reign of William I...