A common Prussian Filz

[Grabenmaxx]

For some reason I never got to add a Filzhaube to my collection. I've been screening for one for about half a year but most of the time they're priced too high or they have been bended or ripped or a combination ot both.

I found this one at the Military expo at Ciney in Belgium two weeks ago. It retains a very nice shape just like itshoukld be and I was happy to pick this one up. Allthough it's not rare or special at all.

 

[Grabenmaxx]

The same seller had this very nice French zouave adrian helmet as well. Since this was the only type I still missed in my French helmet collection I didn't doubt long to buy this one as well.

 

[HatEnjoyer]

Nice finds! The zouave adrian is quite interesting. I personally have been looking to acquire an AAFS used adrian, but that endeavor is going just as well as you might expect.

 

[2nd.Leibhusar]

Beautiful Zouave helmet...
Great colour

 

[ccj]

Very nice Zouave helmet

 

[JohnS3rd]

Both look good enough in most collections.
Best regards
John

 

[ussguppy]

The felt seems to have that gold paint in the crevices that I see all the time. I have one with gold paint too, I'll post a photo soon. I am still wondering if it was all done post war or during wartime.

Gabe

 

[Kaiser Wilhelm II]

Nice Felt,
I've never seen a Zouave Adrian, that is very cool.