vonkluck14
Member
Hi guys,
I received my latest find today, and wanted to share it with you at once, it hasn't been cleaned at all!
It's an officer's helmet with an absolutely lovely helmet plate with the laurel wreath. As the parade spike is red, I assume it can only be an artillery officer (am I correct in this?). The kokades are original, only mounted on the wrong sides, but that can be easily adjusted. The leather is in fine condition, as is the shape of the Haube. The silk cloth has an unusual bordeaux red color, but appears to belong to this helmet.. Sofar I haven't discovered any stamps or marks of the maker of owner.
I've bought it from the same guy that sold me the Sachsen Helmet (see other thread, it's nice to see that the discussion on the serrated kokades continues..), and it came with some spare parts, amongst which a fluted spike I have been searching for the Chevauleger Helmet!
I look forward to your professional comments!
Regards
Marcel
I received my latest find today, and wanted to share it with you at once, it hasn't been cleaned at all!
It's an officer's helmet with an absolutely lovely helmet plate with the laurel wreath. As the parade spike is red, I assume it can only be an artillery officer (am I correct in this?). The kokades are original, only mounted on the wrong sides, but that can be easily adjusted. The leather is in fine condition, as is the shape of the Haube. The silk cloth has an unusual bordeaux red color, but appears to belong to this helmet.. Sofar I haven't discovered any stamps or marks of the maker of owner.
I've bought it from the same guy that sold me the Sachsen Helmet (see other thread, it's nice to see that the discussion on the serrated kokades continues..), and it came with some spare parts, amongst which a fluted spike I have been searching for the Chevauleger Helmet!
I look forward to your professional comments!
Regards
Marcel