fluted spike on a Saxon helmet

[pointystuff]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OUTSTANDING-ORIGINAL-SAXONY-RESERVE-OFFICERS-HELMET-/131261015970?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e8fc427a2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Why does this have a fluted spike?

 

[Spiker]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OUTSTANDING-ORIGINAL-SAXONY-RESERVE-OFFICERS-HELMET-/131261015970?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e8fc427a2

Why does this have a fluted spike?

That’s weird ,the helmet looks fine though

 

[Adler]

Imo the spike should not be fluted...

Adler

 

[Spiker]

OMG! What a beautiful helmet Adler, those Saxons really liked their spikes to be tall.

 

[joerookery]

OMG! What a beautiful helmet Adler, those Saxons really liked their spikes to be tall.

I agree but as Adler said – not fluted.

 

[pointystuff]

Is a fluted spike right for a Saxon general's helmet?

 

[poniatowski]

Is a fluted spike right for a Saxon general's helmet?

Yes, but this isn't a general's helemt. Looks like infantry to me, but that's just a quick look.

Tall spikes= short ...... well, you know. :wink:

Ron

 

[Spiker]

All you need is a Bavarian officer with a smooth tall spike, and make the exchange …

Yeah …. compensation for a small Schwanzstucker … :-"