Bayern ... help with identification

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poshman

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Hello everyone,
I am quite the novice, but I have in posted some pictures here: http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/affablemooncalf/library/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Through my online research (thank you to kaisersbunker.com), I believe it is a privately purchased, Bayern officer’s helmet. Other than this, I am very unsure. There are no numbers on the helmet or cover. Although, the cover has the initials D.R.P. on an inside flap and the helmet itself has the manufacturer label.
In addition to the helmet, I have:
- The fitted cloth helmet and spike cover
- An additional spike made with yak hair?
- The carrying case
I was on here about 2 years ago with a few items and chose to hold onto this one. However, I have considered finding it a new home with someone to appreciate it. It has been in a box for more than 30 years now. Would anyone be able to help further clarify/identify this helmet? Or potentially even what it might be worth?
 
Guys, did the bavarian Schwere Reiter and Chevauleger officer helmets not wore convex chinscales and rosettes? :-k
My opinion and that´s only my two cents, this helmet has been worn by a Reserve Offizier in the bavarian Leib Regiment. Bavarian pioneer officer helmets had gilt flat chinscales and rosettes with gilt stars... :wink:
Philippe
 
They look convex to me... but maybe the owner can clear that up. If it's a Pioneer helmet, there's no need for the parade bush (from I can find).

:D Ron
 
Hi Ron,

It's a Reserve Offizier of a Chevauleger regiment. Quote from Member: Marcel
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You had the helmet Identified Correctly the first time:
Yup, Regiments 2, 4, 6, 8 and Schwere Reiter Regt. 1. By Member Ron.
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If you go to the 2nd page of the photobucket album and take a look at the first two photos (which are closeups showing the frontplate), it also shows in both photos that the chinscales are arched or curved for Cavalry.





Leib Regiment wore flat chinscales, and did not wear a parade plume.

The 4-Bavarian Pioneer Batallions wore Brass flat chinscales, and no parade plume.

The helmet can't be anything else. You and Marcel had it right the first time. Great Job to both of you guys! :bravo:

All the Best,

Alan
 
A beautiful helme! I love that liner...it strikes me from the pics that it is a vulcan fibre helme. I see a black interior beneath the silk liner. Joe do we have this maker on our list?? The name is not familiar to me. The scales are also very fine and thin perhaps to lessen weight? I worked on a Bavarian officer helme years ago that was stamped feder lichte....feather light. All fittings on that helme were very thin. Anyone else have one in their collection?
 
Joe do we have this maker on our list??
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No we do not. This is a completely new producer to me. I would love to have the market and add it to the list – all I need is permission on this forum.

As far as Bavarian chin scales go I have a real problem telling flat from curved. :-k :-k :-k
 
Hello,

I am fortunate to be the new caretaker of this fine helmet ensemble. I wish this one could "talk" to tell of the journey of how it came to the USA.

The split brad for the front arm of the spike base was intact, and is now properly attached to the helmet shell

All the Best,

Alan




 
Alan: May Joe add the maker of that lovely helmet to our manufacturers list. An interior shot of the name would be appreciated. We must have the most comprehensive makers list in existence anywhere in the world.
 
I still cannot tell from the pictures whether chin scales are flat or curved. 8-) by Joe
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The chinscales are very "petite" or short in height, but they are arched or curved, and not flat. Here's another photo I shot which shows the arch or curvature.



Could we see side shots? By RON
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Sure Ron, here are a couple:





Alan: May Joe add the maker of that lovely helmet to our manufacturers list. An interior shot of the name would be appreciated. We must have the most comprehensive makers list in existence anywhere in the world. By Brian
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Sure Brian, I would be happy to have Joe add the maker mark to the list. You guys have an incredible list of makers, and of regimental markings! Thanks for the great job you all do!!! :thumb up:

Here's a photo that Emily took, which is probably the best photo of the maker mark:



Here's a photo I took. Maker mark is harder to read:



All the Best,

Alan
 
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