Hessen Train Battalion 18 & 25 1900 Issued Pickelhaube

[ww1czechlegion]

Here's a helmet I found recently.

Thanks to James for his "2nd set of eyes" in helping me check it out before I purchased it.

I added the Hessen & National Kokardes.

The back visor needs to be re-stitched, but it displays nicely as it is.

Looks like there is a penciled name in the forehead area.

This is the first time I have ever seen a U.S. WW2 G.I.'s laundry number scratched into the underside of a front visor on a pickelhaube. I am guessing it must be a WW2 bring-back helmet.

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Last photos.

U.S. G.I.'s laundry number scratched into the underside of the front visor:

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Here's a link to my other, older Hessen Train Battalion helmet that I found a few years ago. I should take a photo of them side by side.

https://www.pickelhaubes.com/xf/thr...1-re-issue-to-m95-18th-train-battalion.14764/

 

[ww1czechlegion]

I was amazed to see that Randy and Remy at Age of Kings Militaria just sold a very similar example last Friday on their update.

 

[Amybellars]

I was amazed to see that Randy and Remy at Age of Kings Militaria just sold a very similar example last Friday on their update.

I bought the one on AOK.

 

[Lars13]

Congratulations Alan,
Great helmet, great markings and a great story
Regards,
Lars

 

[Westfront]

Beautiful helmet , nice marking well done

 

[giorgio]

Great helmet....I like it....
Giorgio

 

[pickelhauben]

That is a nice one !

 

[HatEnjoyer]

Spectacular piece, Alan! Congrats!

 

[J.LeBrasseur]

Glad you got it my friend !!!

 

[John Josef]

I bought the one on AOK.

Thats unusual Amy I didn't see that one coming

Long live the Queen of Pickelhauben

 

[Kaiser Wilhelm II]

Grand Piece. I love Hessian Helmets.

 

[KAGGR#1]

I bought the one on AOK.

Who else could it have been ?
Steve

 

[b.loree]

Awesome helmet Alan with great markings!

 

[Sandmann]

Congratulations Alan, a nicd looking helmet

 

[ww1czechlegion]

I bought the one on AOK.

Congratulations on your new Hessen Train Battalion helmet!

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Congratulations Alan,
Great helmet, great markings and a great story
Regards,
Lars

Thanks for your nice comments Lars, I appreciate it!

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Beautiful helmet , nice marking well done

Many thanks for your kind words!

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Great helmet....I like it....
Giorgio

Many thanks for your nice comment, Giorgio, I appreciate it!

Best Wishes,

Alan