A little competition...

[Doc_Holliday]

Hi guys

Here is a little competition for you.

What is this?

 

[stuka f]

A spike helmet!
??
;-)
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[stuka f]

Just kidding!
I would say Austrian or Hongary-Austrian police helmet.
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[joerookery]

Say Austrian fire helmet but the spike certainly looks Russian.

 

[stuka f]

The coat of arms make me think Poland, the chins strap defenetly; Austrian...

 

[stuka f]

Malmö -Sweden also came up to me as well....

 

[Doc_Holliday]

Well done Stuka! Police helmet from Malmö, Sweden.

How did you know?

 

[stuka f]

Coat of arms are like a passion to me!
I collect also 19 th century buttons,some with coat of arms .
cheers
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btw very nice helmet! Do you own it?

 

[Doc_Holliday]

No its not mine.

Its for sale on a local auction. Valued to 350$

 

[stuka f]

Fair price.Probably used as a theatre prop, judging by the inside.

 

[b.loree]

Excellent post.....I love these "competitions"...gets everyone thinking! Well done Doc!