M1867 helmets

09fritz2547

09fritz2547

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Strangely enough, here in Belgium the majot interest for collecters lies in 1897 helmets, not before.

A good line infantry M1867 will cost yoy about 1100€ but will be difficult to sell or trade afterwards, at least here.

Johan
 
Johan:

Strange:

1.Would Belgian collectors look for the Mod 1897 because this Pickelhauben were still worn at the beginning of WW I...
2.And Belgian collectors concentrate more on WW I.
3.Or is it the price:
One could expect that you have to pay more for older Pickelhauben.
4.WW I collection: A shiny Mod 1897 looks better in a display in the living-room than the Mod 1915.

Personally:
Dear Santa: I don't mind Mod 1867 or Mod 1897... :D.

I like Mod 1915 as well: but not collecting them...

Grtz,
Francis
'Khukri'
 
Hi Johan

Thanks for this information. I can understand why Belgian collectors would be more interested in the later haubes, as you have no real historical connection with the 1870 war, but a substantial connection with the one that followed it! It is exactly the same here in England. Early helmets are scarce, but collectors are scarcer, in fact I have not yet encountered any British collectors to this period, though I don't think I can be the only one.

Best wishes,

S.
 
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// but collectors are scarcer, in fact I have not yet encountered any British collectors to this period, though I don't think I can be the only one. //
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I am one of the few Cdn collectors that primarily collect 1860 to 1871.
 
It must have something to do with WW1 I guess, I personnaly prefer also the older helmets. But as an example, about a year ago I had a GdC M1860/1867 helmet for sale with eagle (modified 1870 but still with the 4 bolts) in absolutely superb condition, star 1860 with the motto soldered on, not pressed, so absolutely untouched; very difficult to sell! Finally, helmet and it's LK cuirass were sold to a men's fashion store in Brussels for decoration purposes...

About WW1 an anecdote: as I heard from my grand-parents (born in the late 1890's), when the German troops retreated in 1918, they left everything behind that was not directly useful, such as helmets, flags, etc. In those days, it was a sport for youngsters to collect as many of those shiny helmets as possible, people's houses were filled with piles of pickelhaubes, and amongst the rarer items was the helmet "with the odd square table" on top....
 
Hi guys

I would throw my hat in the ring as an 1870-1871 era collector here in the States. I know of another collector in the Pacific Northwest who specializes in the 1866 War, and is quite a fan of Hanover.

As to the general preference of WWI pickelhaubes over the earlier period helmets, I would tend to agree with that view....however, as enthusiasts we collect what interests us, and I would say that in my own case, re-sale value is secondary to my collecting interest. It may prove difficult to re-coup the money spent, but oh well, I really like the era.

About WW1 an anecdote: as I heard from my grand-parents (born in the late 1890's), when the German troops retreated in 1918, they left everything behind that was not directly useful, such as helmets, flags, etc. In those days, it was a sport for youngsters to collect as many of those shiny helmets as possible, people's houses were filled with piles of pickelhaubes, and amongst the rarer items was the helmet "with the odd square table" on top....
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That's a great little story...

Interesting too that the Brussels Men's store bought the GdC set-up. That's good for the hobby really, regular folks can see something tangible from the past and it may bring someone else into the hobby.

Larry
 
I know of another collector in the Pacific Northwest who specializes in the 1866 War, and is quite a fan of Hanover.
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Larry,

I would certainly love to hear what this guy can tell me about my Hanoverian.

http://www.pickelhauben.net/pickelhaube/Hanover.html
 
That's a killer-diller shako Joe, and a cdv to boot! Wow.

Sadly I didn't keep his contact information ](*,) , but I will try and reconnect with him, in fact, I believe he is a member here..

Larry
 
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