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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...

Hello, The size of the eagle for Shako is strictly regulated. So is the size of the spiked helmet. You just need to measure it... to know if it conforms... or not. Best regards.

Unless the family has a photo of the ceremony... Especially in an officer...

He got married in 1921. Perhaps the ceremonial hat. :giggle:

He is listed as Hauptmann in 1918, which means he was aliveat the end of the war, but did not necessarily pursue a combat career. Philippe might be able to find him.

To identify an authentic item from a copy, one must once again be meticulous about the details. But the best thing is to have access to the back, once again.

There's no question about it. It's the manufacturer's stamp, in the form indicated by the archives for that period. For me, it may be a beautiful ceremonial shako, for a veteran, but it's not a shako worn during the war by a J.B. officer. In France, the price will not be the same if there is...

Thank you for bringing this reproduction to our attention. One might have doubts about the front, but absolutely none about the back. Authentic helmets are stamped from a sheet of brass, so the details on the obverse are the same as those on the reverse. Here, the eagle is correct on the front...

Thank you, J-L Larcade made a few mistakes in his books. I don't doubt his assertion, but clearly, this rule wasn't always followed, as we see quite a few unquestionable Shako helmets that don't have this feature. Without a vent, there's no doubt, but when there is this small vent with a fine...

Another concern is that the height of the eagle would need to be measured... The bottom of the eagle's tail should reach the middle of the bourdalou, but should not extend beyond the top of the black cloth covering. I believe this is an infantry officer's eagle for a pointed helmet.