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That's sad to hear. I only visited the museum at Lorette once, last year. But Ibwas reallt impressie by the collection and the diorama's. The pieces outside were unfortunately somewhat worn down by the natural elements. I was impressed by this statue in the museum as well.

Here the holes in the top. Seems to be created by hand. Not a single one is completely round as it should be.

Thanks for the comments. I'll try to make some more detailed pictures. The more I look at it, the stranger i find the metal. I appreciate all opinions. :)

This one just arrived today from the US. Was the first time buying overseas and was a bit uncertain about taxes and so on but turner out to be manageable. It's a Saxon felt artillery helmet. I like Artillerie Hauben and i found this really cool straight away. The liner is really smooth and...

I would like to see a picture of the shelves with French and English helmets too. :)

Were 2 days enough to finish that job? :D

Nice felt in good shape. Also love the bayonet. I really like regimental marked bayonets. :)

There are a lot of Saxons showing up the last couple of weeks. I like that. No issue with this one. The cockades had a tough time but a rare and complete helmet all in all. You bought it from Francesco? :)

Most probably. That was a common practice at the start of the war because of a lack of helmets and the sheer amount of new troops that needed equipement and helmets. I have a prussian M15 that started its life as a Baden M95.

I must admit i didn't know Strelitz had a different Wappen. I never saw one and haven't thought about it either. Very interesting to have not just one but two presented here. I find it nothing less than extraordinary that both helmets were captured during the same attack with only a few dozen...

Additional question. Is it allowed to take a helmet with you while travelling by plane? Or will customs pick it out of your luggage?

Has anyone had recent experience with shipping a package from the US to the EU? Anyone been confronted with extra Costa are other kind of problems?

Very nice! And in a very big size as well! Do you maybe have a picture from the front of the helmet?

That's a very beautiful and extensive collection. Also a lot of commonwealth/Canadian stuff there. Don't see thst to often (at least i don't).

It looks to have a very light green paint. Liner is in a great condition with the drawstring which is very nice as well! I always like it when the vent holes have been closed of for some reason. Was there a lot of interest on ebay or were you able to get a good deal on it?

A non matching set in this condition and with common makers I would estimate about 100 euro. I sold a non matching one in very good condition not long ago for 125. Of course in both cases without a frog.

Oooh, that's a very nice helmet in great condition and with a lot of character. A suoerb piece in any collection. (y)

That's no marking before the 3. Just some kind of little scratch :)

Thanks for your nice comments. :) I took another look at the regimental markings. These saxon helmets indeed often have markings which are incised in the leather (see below screenshot I have). I have an ok feeling about it but I'll stand corrected should anybody see it in another way. :)

I like it a lot. The paint on the outside is unfortunately a bit gone but the inside looks great and it's a rarer maker. Nice looking helmet with veteran details!