Hey all,
I've been slowly growing my Prussian helmet collection ( 3 Pickelhaube and a 1894 Mitre cap so far) and have been on the lookout for a felt Ersatz model.
Came across the following example which caught my eye due to its apparent connection to the East Asian Detachment.
The Pickelhaube appears to be in good overall condition with the usual stains and age, the cockades seem to be original. There is one stamp inside. It reads "B.A.O. 1914" for the East Asian Uniform Depot ("Bekleidung Amt Ost-Asien"). Unfortunately no company or detachment stamps. And it does not have the usual field grey green leather trimmed edge.
My research into East Asian Pickelhauben does not bring up this particular design, and therefore would love to have any further insight if this would have been actually issued, or if the stamp is potentially a fake to increase its appeal?
As always, your input is greatly appreciated!
I've been slowly growing my Prussian helmet collection ( 3 Pickelhaube and a 1894 Mitre cap so far) and have been on the lookout for a felt Ersatz model.
Came across the following example which caught my eye due to its apparent connection to the East Asian Detachment.
The Pickelhaube appears to be in good overall condition with the usual stains and age, the cockades seem to be original. There is one stamp inside. It reads "B.A.O. 1914" for the East Asian Uniform Depot ("Bekleidung Amt Ost-Asien"). Unfortunately no company or detachment stamps. And it does not have the usual field grey green leather trimmed edge.
My research into East Asian Pickelhauben does not bring up this particular design, and therefore would love to have any further insight if this would have been actually issued, or if the stamp is potentially a fake to increase its appeal?
As always, your input is greatly appreciated!
