Casque à pointe Ersatz 1915

[edwin]

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Casque-a-pointe-Ersatz-1915-pickelhaube-spikehemet-/231313762288?pt=FR_JG_Collections_Militaria_Uniformes&hash=item35db5fe7f0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Perhaps I am wrong, but I don't trust this one :-k

Regards,

Edwin

 

[poniatowski]

I think you're right. First, the trim on both the front visor and neck guard. The liner looks odd as well. I would guess this was some sort of Beamte or fire helmet and failing that perhaps a city musician / band or even a stage piece????????? It also looks as if the front visor was attached with the top rolled inward like a Tschapka? Or is that just reflection?

Ron

 

[poniatowski]

Certainly not the original plate, notice the dent in the mounting hole, then whomever decided to twist the loops to fit it. One was re-soldered or just plain loose on one end.
Oddity to be sure.

Ron