Cuirassier officer helmet

[dosty]

Very handsome, clean officer Cuirassier helmet. Three small shallow dings near cloverleaf. Inside shows much wear, with an original plain cloth liner for duty use - I’ve seen this type once before. It has a small tear or bit of separation on each side, nothing detractive. Calfskin and velvet linings on the visors. I gave the eagle plate a sudsy ammonia bath to highlight the gilt frosting.

Note: The tail has a little play in the center. I thought I fixed it, but it didn’t hold (thus the low price). Try it yourself. Anyway, the tail is otherwise securely fastened to the helmet. Also, the spike is stuck and won’t come off. Looking inside I see some rust, so I assumed that’s the problem. Best advice: don’t force it. For sale as is, $2,900 w/free shipping

 

[nzef1940]

Helmet plate swapped as your early posts show as a reserve officer ?

 

[dosty]

Helmet plate swapped as your early posts show as a reserve officer ?

Yes. I don’t believe the reserve plate was original to the helmet as the fit wasn’t perfect, so I didn’t mind switching it out. I came across this line eagle for mounted troops and it fits like a glove. I still have the reserve plate

 

[Doug B]

Yes. I don’t believe the reserve plate was original to the helmet as the fit wasn’t perfect, so I didn’t mind switching it out. I came across this line eagle for mounted troops and it fits like a glove. I still have the reserve plate

Hi I sent you an email as I can’t PM but am interested in this.

 

[dosty]

The cuirassier officer helmet is sold. Thanks for you interest

 

[Doug B]

Helmet arrived in good order today, seller was a pleasure to deal with.

It makes a great helmet for underneath a Cuirassier field cover which came with a mint JzP helmet with the exact same 56 stamping in the dome which I purchased a few months ago from Karsten at Patina.

Anyway thanks to the seller for an easy transaction.

 

[KAGGR#1]

Helmet arrived in good order today, seller was a pleasure to deal with.

It makes a great helmet for underneath a Cuirassier field cover which came with a mint JzP helmet with the exact same 56 stamping in the dome which I purchased a few months ago from Karsten at Patina.

Anyway thanks to the seller for an easy transaction.

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That's a serious collection in the background
and a nice Kurassiere helmet in the front
Steve

 

[Doug B]

That's a serious collection in the background
and a nice Kurassiere helmet in the front
Steve

Thanks Steve. You might recognize many as being from Karel’s collection. He was a good friend in the hobby and I was lucky enough to have visited him and revelled in his amazing collection.

I decided to get back into the hobby when his collection came up for auction. Picked up a few special pieces we spoke about often (not pictured)

Cheers Doug

 

[ccj]

Wonderful

 

[Kaiser Wilhelm II]

An Incredible Piece.

 

[HatEnjoyer]

Helmet arrived in good order today, seller was a pleasure to deal with.

It makes a great helmet for underneath a Cuirassier field cover which came with a mint JzP helmet with the exact same 56 stamping in the dome which I purchased a few months ago from Karsten at Patina.

Anyway thanks to the seller for an easy transaction.

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Very cool!

 

[Jvpi]

Magnificent piece, and the other helmets are in nice condition as well!

 

[Doug B]

Magnificent piece, and the other helmets are in nice condition as well!

Thx I’ll post my collection once we’ve moved into the new house later this year. I’m building a special room for the collection.

 

[Jvpi]

Thx I’ll post my collection once we’ve moved into the new house later this year. I’m building a special room for the collection.

Looking forward to seeing your collection.

 

[Sandmann]

Congratulations to this beautiful helmet

 

[GardeUlan]

Thanks Steve. You might recognize many as being from Karel’s collection. He was a good friend in the hobby and I was lucky enough to have visited him and revelled in his amazing collection.

I decided to get back into the hobby when his collection came up for auction. Picked up a few special pieces we spoke about often (not pictured)

Cheers Doug

Great helmets! Karel had a great collection. I had the privilege to visit him before his sudden death. I’m still sorry that he passed away.

Best wishes

GardeUlan