hehe! kind of space like

[MadMax13]

or antennas! Must be part of that rare radio communications Regt. :lol:
http://cgi.ebay.com/WW1-German-Bavarian-Prussian-Picklehaube-Spiked-Helmet-/120601756182?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c146cc216

 

[Gustaf]

At least the chin strap post are still there

 

[joerookery]

Leave it up to the Bavarians! Let's see if Robert can explain this. :? :?

 

[Liongules]

or antennas! Must be part of that rare radio communications Regt. :lol:

No, no, no, those posts are where they mounted the one big, gigantic, ox horn that only that regiment was allowed to wear on parade! They were nicknamed "The King's Own Rhinoceroses"!

 

[Robert]

Leave it up to the Bavarians! Let's see if Robert can explain this

I´ll be glad to shed some light on this. You see, this is an issue helmet of the Royal ramming Abteilung designated to breech holes in real close quarters fighting zones.

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[Gustaf]

The depth of knowlege on this forum amazes me

 

[joerookery]

the Royal ramming Abteilung

We have to look for a picture-a postcard would be worth a fortune!

 

[Liongules]

I like Robert's explanation better (although they might have worn it on parade!) and yes, a postcard would be worth a fortune!!

 

[Liongules]

The depth of knowlege on this forum amazes me

Well, it the depth of something.......I'm just not sure it's knowlege!

 

[Gustaf]

The depth of knowlege on this forum amazes me

Well, it the depth of something.......I'm just not sure it's knowlege!

That is why I always wear boots when I log on