Chevauleger

[cooky]

First posting on this excellent forum. I was not sure whether to use latest finds or Restoration, as Pickelhaube is in bits and needing a little work, plus some items (oh dear), I have started here.



The above was bought from KPEmig in Germany at Christmas. Neckguard is nicely impressed 4CHR 1E ( 4th Chevaulegers 1st Eskadron), so neusilber fittings correct.
What puzzled me were the 3 holes where the side post is secured, everything I have seen told me to steer clear, there being ' no fool like an old fool' I bought it. By chance while looking at Pickelhaube sold in Ratisbones November 2019 auction I spotted the following Pickelhaube, similar Pickelhaube (perhaps different regiment) with post secured via 3 holes.



Advice from any members would be welcome.
Also many thanks to Brian for sorting out pc problem

 

[Tony without Kaiser]

// What puzzled me were the 3 holes where the side post is secured, everything I have seen told me to steer clear, there being ' no fool like an old fool' I bought it. //

You are no fool. That is absolutely correct. Bayern Cavalry M96 chinscale posts are secured with three prongs. There is no hole in the center like all the other contingents.

 

[aicusv]

Good luck with the project. Thanks for posting, just learned about the side post.

 

[b.loree]

Despite 30+ years of collecting, I did not know that,! Very glad your problem is solved Stephen. :thumb up:

 

[cooky]

Thanks for comments.
Not a lot to do to the Pickelhaube really. Following the advice given on the tutorials by Brian and others I will attempt to straighten the visor and, to a smaller degree, right hand side of neckguard.
The visor has curled under, that seems to be a good description, which has allowed the trim to appear too small, although it is deformed.



I have take the Pickelhaube apart, deformed visor trim can be seen below, and have began cleaning process of metal parts/furniture, these still need a polish.


I was pleased to learn about the sideposts, I can buy neusilberish ( alpaca) ones from Germany for 30 Euros and adapt them, they will do for now.
Fluted neusilber spikes are a problem, repro ones are available in Europe, a number of brass ones (original) are being advertised, I will give it some thought.

 

[b.loree]

A good start, I have not had much luck in straightening visors without taking them off the shell. I have only been able to do so when the visor itself needed a restitch. original neusilber parts of any kind are hard to find as there were far fewer Regts with silver buttons and hauben.