Felt Pickelhaube

[Peter B]

Haven't picked this up yet and pictures aren't the greatest. Getting it next Saturday.

Would appreciate opinions on it. I.e. what is the badge etc. Doesn't look like the badge has ever been off of it (still held on by leather wedges). Is green felt, has one damaged post and the liner is rough. Might be some writing on the rear visor. Missing cockades and chinstrap.

Thanks.

Peter

 

[Peter B]

The seller is also throwing this matchstick holder in with it.

 

[Peter B]

Looking on Kaiser's Bunker if I am reading it right this is a Guard Regiment OR's helmet.

 

[coert65]

You are right, it is a Prussian Guard felt helmet.
It looks original, but the pictures of it are not so good.
I'd go for it if the price is right.

 

[Peter B]

I got it with the match case for $450 Canadian. About $340 US.

And thanks for the feedback.

 

[coert65]

That's a very nice price for it!
I bought a similar one, but not Guard, a regular Prussian one for about $475, in about the same condition some time ago.
Admitted, it did have original kokarden and chinstrap, but still you did well.

 

[pickelhauben]

What a great price !!!!

 

[Peter B]

Can anyone tell me what colour chinstrap was typically used on this type of helmet? Black or brown?

Thanks.

Peter

 

[Amybellars]

Hi Peter, I have encountered both but they are usually riveted rather than stitches at buckle areas

 

[pickelhauben]

Mostly black but brown is not unheard of.

 

[Peter B]

So I picked up my new Felt Pickelhaube yesterday and am very pleased. The only really rough part is the liner but you can't have everything.

I did a light cleaning and put on my repro cockades and (yes crappy) repro chinstrap. I have a much better quality reproduction coming from Prairie Flower Leather Company.

It is definitely all original and even has leather wedges holding the star on the wappen. Seems to have been some kind of stamp on the rear visor but I can't make anything out now.

I am still looking for an original replacement post for the damage done. Or just the brass cap for the post that seems to have fallen off and gone missing. And of course an original set of cockades. Any help appreciated.

Cheers.

Peter

Pictures attached.

 

[Peter B]

More pictures.

 

[Peter B]

More pictures

 

[Amybellars]

Peter,

The side post is easy, I should have the cover for it. Will check when I get home. On flight to LA now to attend SOS in louisville

 

[Peter B]

That's great Amy. Thanks and enjoy the show!

Peter

 

[coert65]

Very nice helmet! And you got it for a great price too. :thumb up:

:bravo: :bravo: Congratulations!

Greetings, Coert.

 

[Peter B]

Thanks Coert

 

[kaiser]

The pics you have made are mutch better than those in the start of this thread its a great helmet ,you got it at a great price

 

[Peter B]

Thanks. Those were the only ones I had originally. I am very pleased with it.

Peter

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Hi Peter,

That's a nice looking helmet, congratulations!

Best Wishes,

Alan