SkipperJohn
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Saxony did not adopt the Pickelhaube until 1867. This is a Model 1867 from the Kgl. Sächs. 2. Grenadier-Regt. Kaiser Wilhelm, König von Preußen Nr.101 (Dresden) XII Armee Korps:
The Wappen is the standard enlisted type as are all of the fittings, including the trichter. Nothing on the outside of this helmet would indicate that it was anything other than a standard issue enlisted helmet. The liner tells a different story:
This helmet has the "extra" pattern liner used by officers until 1880 and often purchased on private purchased helmets for comfort. Once again we have an example of a private purchased helmet that was bought with comfort in mind and not for taller spikes, thinner trim, and gilded brass.
This helmet apparently had a very long service history because it has a Reich's Kokarde on the right side:
Since the Reich's Kokarde was not added until 1897 this helmet could have had a thirty year history --- or even longer. The buyer definitely got his money's worth! The Reich's Kokarde and the Saxon Kokarde are both stamped, non-serrated, and measure 48mm. They have the small hole for the screw attachment instead of the M91 larger hole.
The stitching is tight on this helmet and the helmet is pretty sturdy overall. The lacquer is "bubbled" probably due to storage and heat, but the surface still retains some of it's gloss.
I do not have a spike for this helmet as it came to me prepared for parade. I have to assume that the owner would have been very proud to have participated is such events. (Maybe not --- I was NEVER a fan of parades when I had to march in them!)
He shows the shoulder strap markings of Grenadier-Regiment Nr.101:
John
The Wappen is the standard enlisted type as are all of the fittings, including the trichter. Nothing on the outside of this helmet would indicate that it was anything other than a standard issue enlisted helmet. The liner tells a different story:
This helmet has the "extra" pattern liner used by officers until 1880 and often purchased on private purchased helmets for comfort. Once again we have an example of a private purchased helmet that was bought with comfort in mind and not for taller spikes, thinner trim, and gilded brass.
This helmet apparently had a very long service history because it has a Reich's Kokarde on the right side:
Since the Reich's Kokarde was not added until 1897 this helmet could have had a thirty year history --- or even longer. The buyer definitely got his money's worth! The Reich's Kokarde and the Saxon Kokarde are both stamped, non-serrated, and measure 48mm. They have the small hole for the screw attachment instead of the M91 larger hole.
The stitching is tight on this helmet and the helmet is pretty sturdy overall. The lacquer is "bubbled" probably due to storage and heat, but the surface still retains some of it's gloss.
I do not have a spike for this helmet as it came to me prepared for parade. I have to assume that the owner would have been very proud to have participated is such events. (Maybe not --- I was NEVER a fan of parades when I had to march in them!)
He shows the shoulder strap markings of Grenadier-Regiment Nr.101:
John
