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No, not even as a substitute. The helmets used by the Dragons in 1914 were all M94s, which were lighter and had side-posts. Everything is smaller, everything is lighter. The leather on the case is thinner.

From 1842 through 1867, square nuts featured a brass ring designed to be unscrewed by hand (as on yours). In 1867 and thereafter, the brass ring was eliminated, and the nuts had to be unscrewed with pliers. In 1867, for the infantry, and later also for the Dragoons, the screw-nuts were replaced...

Another observation: The tip is not properly secured; it’s a modern DIY fix. (See the photo above.) The correct way to secure it is as shown on the tip pictured above: unscrewed from the ventilation chimney. Other than that, your helmet is beautiful.

Hello Joos, No problem—I also had major translation issues with English when I first joined this site. For example, “side-post” had been translated as “dick core” or “spike dowel,” which was an insult. Your helmet is definitely an 1860 model for several reasons. ---The stirrup nuts were...

yes, that’s what I had said in my first speech. Garde-Adler mit Garde-Stern.

Your helmet is indeed a Dragon M1867 model. After 1894, it was fitted with side plates, which is not the case here. The spike is no longer the heavy M60 spike; it has been lightened. However, it still has the cap covering the two vents, which would disappear in 1895, just as the vent would be...

Oui, j'ai remarqué l'incohérence ci-dessus ; un 2B ne peut pas avoir 10C. I B = 1,2,3,4C II B= 5,6,7,8C IIIB = 9, 10, 11, 12C

I agree with that, insofar as the M60 helmet was identical for the Dragoons and the (Guards) Infantry—with the exception of the chin strap—until 1867. At that point, the Dragoon helmet remained unchanged until 1894, when it was fitted with the M91 infantry-style side posts with lugs, along with...

Hello, To think it might have ended up in the trash... This is a spiked helmet from the Prussian Foot Guard (not the Guard Grenadiers). With its new eagle featuring an integrated Vaterland band, this helmet complies with the AKO of September 4, 1870. It’s perfect, except for: ---The cockade...

I take advantage of this post to accompany with my Crafts from the Leib-Infantry-Regiment.

I agree with Alan. This helmet has been repaired a few times. The visor studs aren't original, and the neck guard studs are a makeshift fix because the neck guard is unstitched. There's also a repair on the chin strap. The issue with the studs can easily be fixed. Here's how it should be changed.

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.