dave mosher
Active member
I believe I had posted this on the old forum, so hope there is still be some interest in seeing it again. Here is a nice clean early artillery or cavalry Bavarian officer's spike but....
Interesting "Twist" Ventilating a Pickelhaube
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dave mosher
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...look at the extra vent holes in each of the arms of the spike base.
dave mosher
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Now take a look at the inside of the helmet.
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Anonymous
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I remember it well, Dave. It is one of the most unique systems I have seen. However, I didn't recall D.R.G.M. being stamped on the mechanism. It's the coolest (pun intended).
Thanks for putting it back on the forum.
Chas.
Thanks for putting it back on the forum.
Chas.
dave mosher
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Thanks Chas
As you twist the spike counter-clockwise (where the perling is), four enclosed brass arms within the spikebase shut off the vent holes. The aluminium spikebase retainer inside the helmet is marked "DRGM 136714". Here is a look inside the helmet when the vents are closed.
Dave
As you twist the spike counter-clockwise (where the perling is), four enclosed brass arms within the spikebase shut off the vent holes. The aluminium spikebase retainer inside the helmet is marked "DRGM 136714". Here is a look inside the helmet when the vents are closed.
Dave
You know, there are not enough little faces in the reply options to express emotions....... I need one where the little head explodes.
That has just got to be the most amazing system I have ever seen on a helmet and like Chas, I remember it well.
That has just got to be the most amazing system I have ever seen on a helmet and like Chas, I remember it well.
joerookery
Well-known member
Yes I remember this. I was astounded then, I am astounded now. You wouldn't be interested in trading this baby off, would you? Quality quality, quality. You just do not see what you have there everyday. In fact, I don't think have ever seen it before or after.
