Bavarian Officer Pickelhaube

For sure in don‘t laughing you out Alan... my first thougt was also it is paint.. but this Pickelhaube was „forgotten“ in an old stable.... so it male sense... should i try to clean it with a small amount of water? Or any other tips?
 
A great start to your pickelhaube collection Thomas, congratulations. Watch out...one haube usually leads to more! Regarding this Bavarian it is a mid to late war helmet due to the combination of zinc and brass fittings. Looking at the rear spine I would guess that it is zinc too (colour) but the gold finish remains. We find many of these helmets with different combinations of zinc and brass pieces. Regarding Joe’s questions, there is an officer style of helmet produced around 1915, where the spike neck twists off reducing the height of the helmet. The chin scales on this model are designed to fit over side posts similar to the ordinary ranks helmet issued in 1891. These 2 features were designed for wearing in the trenches. The reduction of height lessened the chance of being seen above the top of the trench and sniped (shot). The chin scales could be easily removed and replaced with the leather strap issued to the soldat.
 
Thank you very much for the information.. and yes.. you are right.. the „pickelhauben fever“ have rached me.. got yesterday a second one that arrive next week.. but as i was informed in my other thread this one coul make problems... i‘ collect for ober 40 years.. but this theme is totally new to me... i have a lot to learn.. and i will do :D
 
Thank you very much for the information.. and yes.. you are right.. the „pickelhauben fever“ have rached me.. got yesterday a second one that arrive next week.. but as i was informed in my other thread this one coul make problems... i‘ collect for over 40 years.. but this theme is totally new to me... i have a lot to learn.. and i will do :D
 
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