Lost Skeleton
Well-known member
Last week, I attended the Mohawk Arms auction in Bouckville, New York and returned with something I needed about as much as a hole in the head. However, it's difficult passing up something as nice as this: a Schulz & Holdefleiss JzP M15, virtually unchanged from the day it was made.
Once home, I was able to compare the S & H with my somewhat battle scarred Herman Weissenburger & Cie. JzP. Both helmets have the same shell size (57), making this a true "apples to apples" juxtaposition.
To begin, the following photograph illustrates the frontal geometry of the respective shells. The S & H, at left, features a cylindrical form, whereas the W & C is more spherical. Also note the wider flare of the more projecting W & C visor.
An overhead view reveals the S & H, again left, to be nearly circular on top, while the W & C resembles an ellipse.
In profile: The "bayonet" mount spikes are marginally taller than those found on M15 Pickelhauben. Also note the above the ear contour of the shells. The S & H is at top.
In addition to the noticeably different proportions, the helmets display other unique characteristics.
Schulz & Holdefleiss eagle detail:
Herman Weissenburger & Cie.
Note the stylistic differences in the clutched swords:
S & H
W & C
Finally, the cloverleaf cruciform: Note the positioning and appearance of the domed fasteners. The S & H fasteners have been machined, whereas the W & C are die struck.
S & H
W & C
Jäger zu Pferd Metallhelme were also manufactured by C. E. Juncker, Helbing u. Sackewitz, and, perhaps, additional Firmen. This is but a first step, and I invite your participation in sharing and comparing other JzP types.
Chas.
Once home, I was able to compare the S & H with my somewhat battle scarred Herman Weissenburger & Cie. JzP. Both helmets have the same shell size (57), making this a true "apples to apples" juxtaposition.
To begin, the following photograph illustrates the frontal geometry of the respective shells. The S & H, at left, features a cylindrical form, whereas the W & C is more spherical. Also note the wider flare of the more projecting W & C visor.
An overhead view reveals the S & H, again left, to be nearly circular on top, while the W & C resembles an ellipse.
In profile: The "bayonet" mount spikes are marginally taller than those found on M15 Pickelhauben. Also note the above the ear contour of the shells. The S & H is at top.
In addition to the noticeably different proportions, the helmets display other unique characteristics.
Schulz & Holdefleiss eagle detail:
Herman Weissenburger & Cie.
Note the stylistic differences in the clutched swords:
S & H
W & C
Finally, the cloverleaf cruciform: Note the positioning and appearance of the domed fasteners. The S & H fasteners have been machined, whereas the W & C are die struck.
S & H
W & C
Jäger zu Pferd Metallhelme were also manufactured by C. E. Juncker, Helbing u. Sackewitz, and, perhaps, additional Firmen. This is but a first step, and I invite your participation in sharing and comparing other JzP types.
Chas.
Thanks Lord Skeleton and the others.
