ERSATZ vulcanised fibre tip helmets

[CLOVIS 57]

I'm a big fan of Ersatz, because they're so different in the way they're made: cardboard, cork, felt, aluminium, tombac, steel, etc... I'll do a file for each of the materials used, starting with Vulkanfiber:

1---Here is a ‘troop’ helmet made during mobilisation. The visor and neck cover are riveted with a spray gun. The 3 pieces are made of Vulkanfiber, (wood powder, agglomerated with resin, a bit like bakelite).

It's the one on the left, and you can see a rivet in the photo. The other will be seen later.
Helmet in very good condition, little worn, Depaheg brand, known for making Ersatz.

 

[CLOVIS 57]

2---Here's another Vulkanfiber, but made differently. This time, it's monocoque, meaning that the visor, shell and neck cover are all in one piece.


The basane headpiece is sewn to a pressboard headband, which is glued to the schell with natural strong glue.

 

[Amybellars]

Very informative. Thank you

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Fantastic and rare helmets. First time I have ever seen a monocoque example. Thanks for posting them here Thierry.

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[John Josef]

Thanks for sharing such detailed photo's as well as the great information.

 

[giorgio]

Great thread Thierry....
useful, interesting and informative.......
We'll wait for the others....
Giorgio