ww1czechlegion
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I was very lucky to stumble onto this piece last September. It has been a long dry spell since I have aquired a nice officer helmet, and I aquired a total of three last fall. I've had 2-other Wurttemburg officer helm's in the past, but nothing as nice as this one, it's a keeper! I believe this one is a Line Infantry Officer. The case is in nice shape, complete w/the straps intact. I only wish the helmet or case were named.
A couple of odd points about the helmet are that the officer retainer stars are exceptionally large, approximately ? twice as big as I've normally seen. The spike base neck is also a lot taller than normally seen (spike is also removeable). And the chinscale width from top to bottom is also a bit more petite or narrower.
Any advice on how to get the white film off the exterior shell? Or should I just leave it alone? Apparently it will come off, as my thumbnail scratched a bit off on the backside. Some insects found the green & red lining under the visors to be tasty a long time ago, as they chewed a couple spots. Liner is in good shape, just a bit dirty from use/hair oil.
Alan
A couple of odd points about the helmet are that the officer retainer stars are exceptionally large, approximately ? twice as big as I've normally seen. The spike base neck is also a lot taller than normally seen (spike is also removeable). And the chinscale width from top to bottom is also a bit more petite or narrower.
Any advice on how to get the white film off the exterior shell? Or should I just leave it alone? Apparently it will come off, as my thumbnail scratched a bit off on the backside. Some insects found the green & red lining under the visors to be tasty a long time ago, as they chewed a couple spots. Liner is in good shape, just a bit dirty from use/hair oil.
Alan
