E ELWE1894 New member May 26, 2025 #1 Hello, I found the following Pickelhaubes in my grandmother’s basement. Can anyone tell me something about them and give me an estimate of what they might be worth? Thank you very much! Attachments IMG_4438.jpeg 1.7 MB · Views: 23
Hello, I found the following Pickelhaubes in my grandmother’s basement. Can anyone tell me something about them and give me an estimate of what they might be worth? Thank you very much!
ussguppy Well-known member May 26, 2025 #2 Hi, They all appear to be fire department, some used after WW1 evidenced by the crown missing on the griffin (Baden) one.
Hi, They all appear to be fire department, some used after WW1 evidenced by the crown missing on the griffin (Baden) one.
ussguppy Well-known member May 26, 2025 #3 I would need to see side profiles to make a better determination on the baden one. The other matching 2 are not military, but are fire dept from somewhere in Württemberg. Some other members may have more insight beyond this as this is outside my realm. Gabe
I would need to see side profiles to make a better determination on the baden one. The other matching 2 are not military, but are fire dept from somewhere in Württemberg. Some other members may have more insight beyond this as this is outside my realm. Gabe
J.LeBrasseur Administrator Staff member May 26, 2025 #4 The two with spikes are Wurttemberg fireman helmets, the ball top is a Baden fire helmet. GABE was correct! JAMES
The two with spikes are Wurttemberg fireman helmets, the ball top is a Baden fire helmet. GABE was correct! JAMES
