This helmet is not in pristine condition, with notably some surface cracks in the finish, but historically interesting as it belonged to the first officer (and even the first soldier) from Dragoner Regiment 26 who was killed in WW1. He was Reserve Leutnant Albrecht, an engineer in peacetime. On August 21st, 1914, the platoon he was heading encountered a detachment of French cuirassiers in Rixinger Wald (today forêt de Réchicourt in Lorraine, eastern France). Although the Germans were outnumbered Albrecht attempted to force his way through the enemy. Three dragoons were severely wounded, including Leutnant Albrecht himself who was later found unconscious. He died the day after in a military hospital, without recovering consciousness. He is buried in Stuttgart. Details can be found in the History of DR26 during WW1, that was published in german in 1923.
The picture shows the spike helmet he was wearing when he was killed. I also have (everything from family origin) the helmet cover, the handle of his sword (presumably broken in the fight…) and one of his spurs on which the place and date of his death have been engraved. The helmet was very dirty and tarnished when I got it but complete and strictly untouched.
Bruno
The picture shows the spike helmet he was wearing when he was killed. I also have (everything from family origin) the helmet cover, the handle of his sword (presumably broken in the fight…) and one of his spurs on which the place and date of his death have been engraved. The helmet was very dirty and tarnished when I got it but complete and strictly untouched.
Bruno