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Anthony C. Meldahl, Ersatz Spike Helmet Article part 4, Research/translations,
Feb 22, 2010. Document I found in Stuttgart 1989. I spent 1 week in this archive.
(ACM Doc #4.)
R.von der Heyden Co. 26. Sept 1914 to Wuert. KM. Wurt/Stuttgart HStA. M1/6 1345.
From; R. von der Heyden. Co. Heating oil. Oil furnaces. Heyden Burner. Berlin
26. September 1914
To: The Royal Wuerttemberg Ministry of War. Stuttgart
I would like to inform you of the availability of my new patented spike helmet which replaces both the old model (leather) spike helmet and its cloth cover. My helmets which are field gray in color are now available.
My patented wartime model spike helmet is made of thin pressed metal complete with insignia and all is painted in a field gray color. The spike helmet cover, which looks sloppy and easily soaks up rain water and becomes sopping wet, is therefore unnecessary.
If you place an order soon I can provide you with a large number of these helmets at a very low price.
Allow me to inform you of the fact that the Prussian Ministry of war an order for some samples of this type of helmet.
Most respectfully yours R. von der Heyden
Feb 22, 2010. Document I found in Stuttgart 1989. I spent 1 week in this archive.
(ACM Doc #4.)
R.von der Heyden Co. 26. Sept 1914 to Wuert. KM. Wurt/Stuttgart HStA. M1/6 1345.
From; R. von der Heyden. Co. Heating oil. Oil furnaces. Heyden Burner. Berlin
26. September 1914
To: The Royal Wuerttemberg Ministry of War. Stuttgart
I would like to inform you of the availability of my new patented spike helmet which replaces both the old model (leather) spike helmet and its cloth cover. My helmets which are field gray in color are now available.
My patented wartime model spike helmet is made of thin pressed metal complete with insignia and all is painted in a field gray color. The spike helmet cover, which looks sloppy and easily soaks up rain water and becomes sopping wet, is therefore unnecessary.
If you place an order soon I can provide you with a large number of these helmets at a very low price.
Allow me to inform you of the fact that the Prussian Ministry of war an order for some samples of this type of helmet.
Most respectfully yours R. von der Heyden