A 'General' Question.

poniatowski

poniatowski

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All of the Saxon General's helmets I've seen have had a semi-rounded visor (on which the front along the bottom has no curve, but the sides aren't squared, but 'sweep' upward in a very nice curve). This one has a square visor. Was this a later type or maybe Dragoon? I've never seen this before. Thanks, guys and gals!

https://www.weitze.net/detail/86/Sachsen_Pickelhaube_fuer_Generale__171586.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:D Ron
 
Is this of any help?

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/hp/visors.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regards,

Edwin
 
Ron,

the Saxon Dress regulations for 1904 certainly prescribe a "square" front peak.

Regards
Glenn

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Excellent Glenn! Thank you! Yes, that's very helpful. Anybody have any idea of when this went into affect? All I've seen to this point were similar to this one:

http://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=5125" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So, new to me, but great to know! :)

Thanks again.

:D Ron
 
See if this works:

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This is what I meant by 'rounded' and is the only type I'd seen before the one on Weitz. :)
I hope "Newbe" doesn't mind my hijacking his photos, but they're just PERFECT!

:D Ron
 
Ron,

the square front peak and plate with the enameled star were introduced per order dated 9 October 1893. Prior to this, Saxon General officers had worn a standard Saxon infantry pattern Pickelhaube with a rounded front peak (albeit with a General Officers' gold fittings, silver star and fluted spike).

Regards
Glenn
 
This is the Weitz helmet.. I hope they don't mind a little free advertisement. Don't have the Euros though. :( :

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So, Glenn, helmets with the rounded visor and enameling were probably updated, am I reading that right? Either way, it certainly is beautiful! :)

:D Ron
 
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