Collection from Martin

joerookery

joerookery

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I'm posting these pictures from Martin's collection. Over to him to comment!

I would certainly like to get permission to post the M15 Saxon Wappen at:
http://www.pickelhauben.net/articles/M15%20Steel.html

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Hi Joe,

Thanks for posting these items from my collection on the Forum. You are more than welcome to post the SGR on your website (can provide some better pictures showing detail if you wish). The SGR is Osang Dresden marked with "GR" stamped to the inner front peak. Size 56. Also has stamped raised rear spine - this being an OR's helmet (not private purchase). interestingly the inner rear peak is lined in black leather. Also, removeable spike - bayonet fitting as an M.1915 should have. Have 6 lobsters in my collection, so will be posting additional photos when I get photobucket sorted!

The black painted helmet is a 1914 dated C.E Junker marked e-bay find. Currently being restored. Marked to "56 8K" 56 being the size. Number "5" stamped just below RHS side post. Note correct wappen with the "high" returns to the bandeau scoll - I've noted this on several Prussian calvary wappens. If anyone has a spare "male" chinscale please contact me ! (just missed buying another shell with the correct chinscale on Thursday's e-bay auction).

Regarding the Junker helmet - should the liner rivets (front & sides) be brass or zinc-phosphaete plated steel? Any comments most welcome.

Regards,

Martin.
 
Mart Vear said:
//Note correct wappen with the "high" returns to the bandeau scoll - I've noted this on several Prussian calvary wappens. //
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Great helmets Martin. Could explain what you mean please? Not sure if I follow? Typically, the most obvious way to distinguish between a Cavalry and Foot-Troops eagle Wappen, is that the Foot-Troops Wappen (post 1871) will have three feathers sticking down from the chest over the tail feathers forming an VVV shape. Cavalry does not have this, and only has straight tail feathers below the chest.

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Tony, the point that Martin appropriately made is that on the Kurassier eagle, the ends of the scroll, on each side, reach the outer limit of the plate whereas on other eagle plates (Ulanen, infantry, artillery...) they are a little shorter and do not reach the end of the feathers. I was told that this was the rule and, indeed, many Kurassier eagle plates are like this (except for 2KR). Look at Martin's 1915 Kurassier helmet on the picture. You also encounter KR helmet plates with the regular scroll though (especially 1915 models). I do not know how strict the regulation was; I have both types in my own collection...
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Hi Joe,

Nice to see the posted photos on your site! Quick question - the 1914 CE Junker helmet I'm restoring (with the brass wappen) - do you or any other Forum members know if the liner retaining staples should be in brass or zinc-phosphate coated steel? I will need to fabricate these, so any advice or photos would be appreciated. Obviously, the two M.1915's I posted photos of have steel staples.

Regards,

Martin.
 
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