I am new to this forum and this is my first post. This helmet just came from an attic in Idaho last month. German is not my specialty, but it appears to me to be a 1915 ersatz Dragoon. The shell is leather and both bills are pressed paper. The inside is stamped B.I.A. VII leading me to think it came from the repair depot of the 7th corps. What is really odd to me is the fittings. All of them match, but instead of being grey or oxidized, it is all painted greenish brown, much like the steel helments of the day, especially those from Austria. Does anybody know what this signifies? I am having problems with the photos, so any hints to get them to post would be great!
many thanks,
Doug
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many thanks,
Doug
http://s1168.photobucket.com/albums/r489/dedreckoning1/dragoon%20helmet/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;