Garde one year volunteer

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vonkluck14

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Gents,

This one's not offered on teh Bay, but on a Dutch site where now and then militaria items appear.

The helmet is presented as a "Eigentumshelm" of a "Einjahresfreiwillige". The leather seems in genuine condition, the patina on the metal parts seems ok, as is the Wappen itself. Some signs of oxidation. I have my doubts on the interior though: didn't ownershelmets come with silk liner interior? And what about the shape of the leather teeths?

Your comments are much appreciated!

regards
Marcel

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vonkluck14 said:
I have my doubts on the interior though: didn't ownershelmets come with silk liner interior? And what about the shape of the leather teeths?
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Looks good to me! I don't have a problem with that liner or the teeth, seems standard for a Einjahresfreiwillige. Everything on the helmet seems to be original and there seems to be a consistent aging on the fittings and leather.

I would say go for it :thumb up:
 
With the thick style Gard star, couldn't this helmet have an officer type spine?

Also, does the silver ring on the Kokarden have any meaning, or is it simply a matter of how much money the wearer spent?
 
My earlier comments were not posted–must not have hit the submit button.

couldn't this helmet have an officer type spine?

Also, does the silver ring on the Kokarden have any meaning, or is it simply a matter of how much money the wearer spent?
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Yes it could have had an officer type spine. Likewise it could not. The silver ring indicated probably some sort of officers sword knot eligibility.

All of this is tied up in the myriad of rules and non-rules and myths and misunderstandings that surround this method of service. This helmet was purchased. As weird said these Liners are often found as are the other 2 major types. as time passed these became less common but always less expensive. this is a service helmet or Diensthelme that was used for daily activities. These were less expensive and and not expected to stand for parade. The characteristics are more “enlisted style” such as the thick front visor trim and the undersides normally being non-colored. In this case it also has a vented spine. Remember these guys were not officers –some of them could become reserve officers but it would not be unusual for one of these guys to have the rank of Vizefeldwebel therefore having a sword knot.

These guys are extremely confusing and the rules tended to change not only by Regiment but by branch of service. There is a cursory article Here:
http://www.pickelhauben.net/articles/new%20OneYearVolunteer.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A very rich topic and in the collectors world these helmets are the most likely to be messed with as people intend to “fix” them.
 
Looks nice to me too. The only concern I'd have is that the inside was treated with something... a simple 'sniff' would give you a clue as to whether it was a museum quality 'book wax', which is probably okay, or something not good like oil.

I'd quick buy it if there's a return policy. :) If you don't really want it, PM me the link! :P

:D Ron
 
hindenburg1418 said:
Is a nice helmet for sure.
Only the price is very high.
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That's just relative. As with every auction, the price is determined by what someone is willing to pay for it and its therefore not reflective of its market price.

Regards,

Edwin
 
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