Cuirassier helmet question

FRONTENAC

FRONTENAC

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Hi,

Below are some images (unfortunately of poor quality) of a M1889/94 trooper spiked helmet from the Prussian Cuirassier regiments Nr.3 to 5 and 7 and 8.

Can you identify the chinstrap which seems to be an addition?

Thanks

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I agree with Steve.
That chinstrap isn't even German.
Your helmet with the screw chinstrap with split head and rosette, would be an M1889 (visor like that of a cap).
With 2 post-sides and the M1894 chinstrap would then be an M89/94.
See your other M67 helmet in the previous post.
 
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Does anyone have in their collection or documentation a high resolution image of a cavalryman (not an officer) of the KR6 wearing a M67 pickelhaube?
 
FRONTENAC said:
Does anyone have in their collection or documentation a high resolution image of a cavalryman (not an officer) of the KR6 wearing a M67 pickelhaube?
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The only photos I have in my archives:
M67 KR6. In fact, it's an Extra-Helm still used by a Fähnrich, after 1897.
But apart from the too-high tip and the Reichskokarde, everything else is in order (if Landkokarde on the right-hand side, without the nickel silver hoop). KR6 Fähnrich.jpgKR6 Fähnrich.jpgKR6 Fähnrich.jpg
 
Peter B said:
Je suis presque sûr qu'il s'agit d'une jugulaire de casque de service ou de garde britannique. Comme sur la mienne. Mais cela pourrait aussi être celle de la France.
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The one for the Shako is lower, because the Shako is lighter and lower than the helmet.
 
CLOVIS 57 said:
The only photos I have in my archives:
M67 KR6. In fact, it's an Extra-Helm still used by a Fähnrich, after 1897.
But apart from the too-high tip and the Reichskokarde, everything else is in order (if Landkokarde on the right-hand side, without the nickel silver hoop).
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Wow - just beautiful, Thierry! That exact regiment and configuration is high on my want list (I like the OYV/Fahnrich helmets). AoK has a nice one, but a little too dented on top for me. Your is a is a gorgeous example! Thanks for sharing.
 
Jeff R said:
Le tien est un magnifique exemple ! Merci de le partager.
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Thanks Jeff, but this helmet isn't mine, I recorded these photos, to show the difference (visor still with 2 steps) between the Eigentum-Extra-Helm shells of the cuirassiers, after the simple round visor of the 1889 “Kammer” model.
 
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