Lost Skeleton
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Though I purchased this M1891 from Advance Guard Militaria in August, 2015, I haven't shared it here. As the photos reveal, the helmet has a tall profile suggestive of the proportions of the M1887. Like archetypal M1891s, the rear spine is sans ventilation shutter and the Wappen is attached via threaded posts, nuts and washers. The liner tongues are squared in the style encountered on private purchase helmets prior to 1890. The helmet is not regimentally marked, and I have not removed the Wappen. I have had a few unfortunate experiences with old solder when vetting IR 92 helmets, and have no desire to disturb this one. The two Wappen mounting holes are unaltered. In my opinion, the Braunschweig Kokarde is either a reproduction, or has been repainted.
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