1°Kurassier Original?

[Ryanpyc]

Good morning everyone
I found this 1st Kurassier feldgrau for sale, not being an expert I wonder if it is original, in particular the marking seems badly done. The verdict is up to you

regards Rino

 

[Bobted]

How about a liner shot? Rob

 

[Pontiac9999]

I saw this for sale. You need to contact the dealer and ask them to see some pictures of the backside of the wappen eagle plate.

 

[Ryanpyc]

My question was asked because I had never seen a 1st feldgrau cuirassiers, consequently I had a doubt

 

[ccj]

I was looking forward to a vigerous debate over this helmet.

 

[argonne]

Not an expert.
But I was told in the past, that when the top of the sword is touching the banner, let the helmet go...
What about this Wappen?

Philippe

 

[Ryanpyc]

They sent me the photos of the eagle, I'll post them,they tell me it has no other holes

 

[Pontiac9999]

This is just my opinion, but I expect more detail on that plate. The crown looks like it lacks fine detail and even the feathers are pretty bland. Maybe it's a late war production? But the edges near each end of the banner are also questionable too...imo

 

[Ryanpyc]

If I'm not mistaken, the other adler feldgrau are also not detailed , the "gurus" will decide

 

[ccj]

Doesn’t a member of the forum have one of these? IDK, maybe it was a GdC in field gray

 

[Ryanpyc]

I asked myself a question, in my ignorance on the subject, what use is there in making a copy of something of which few examples exist?I would sell one or two (even at a high price) and then?

 

[Pontiac9999]

Well I would really make sure it's original before dropping 4000 Euros on it....

 

[JohnM]

My opion and others are free to not to agree but here is what I see:

Very poor quality wappen, coupled with bolts on a feldgrau wappen? If it had been a painted brass wappen you might have an explanation but on a late war M15 wappen you should have loops.

Kammer stamps are usually above the left ear or on the tail. This one is on the right side and I don't like the stamp. See my LKR1 grouping to make your own observations.

I would say that's a very nice shell but not worth 4k since wappen is suspect.

As to your thought as to why would someone make copies of a very hard to find wappen? I can give you 4000 to 8000 reasons why if they can sell 2 of them...

John

 

[argonne]

I don't like the stamp.

I agree,
LKR 1 should be the rule for this elite unit.
Philippe