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General Charles-Arthur Maitrots Adrian helmet
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Eichenblatt
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Simply an incredible rarity.
Mappa
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I was chatting with a moderator of another helmet forum and got this answer...
Hi Mats,
Nice story, but in my opinion this is a scam attempt. Namely, it is not true that this type of helmet was in production during the First World War. They are typical from the 30s and were very much a private purchase among officers.
The silver colored manufacturer's logo is typical 30's style.
These cork helmets were fragile, and most examples that have survived to this day have peeling paint. Namely, I think it is quite obvious that the blue color is new.
Another detail is the nuts that attach the stars. If this was a special order they would not have used this system to attach these and cover with fabric as the artillery emblem. Last but foremost problem is that this helmet has an artillery emblem. But General Maitrot was an infantryman throughout his career and would never order a custom-made helmet with an artillery emblem...
So i say buyers beware...
Hi Mats,
Nice story, but in my opinion this is a scam attempt. Namely, it is not true that this type of helmet was in production during the First World War. They are typical from the 30s and were very much a private purchase among officers.
The silver colored manufacturer's logo is typical 30's style.
These cork helmets were fragile, and most examples that have survived to this day have peeling paint. Namely, I think it is quite obvious that the blue color is new.
Another detail is the nuts that attach the stars. If this was a special order they would not have used this system to attach these and cover with fabric as the artillery emblem. Last but foremost problem is that this helmet has an artillery emblem. But General Maitrot was an infantryman throughout his career and would never order a custom-made helmet with an artillery emblem...
So i say buyers beware...
southsando
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Based on your friend's observations, stay away...
HatEnjoyer
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I don’t know much about WWI French militaria, so I can’t comment on the item’s authenticity, but I wouldn’t necessarily label this as a scam attempt. Horse Soldier, the vendor who sold this helmet, is probably one of the most reputable and knowledgeable dealers when it comes to US Civil War relics. I just don’t think they are just as informed about WWI/WWII militaria as they are in the Civil War field as it isn’t their specialty. My opinion is that this is the same sort of situation one of our forum members had a little while back concerning a Garde zu Fuß pickelhaube with semper talis plate; a good seller, but a bad helmet.