M95 Prussian Rolled Edge Felt Ersatz Artillery Pickelhaube

[nzef1940]

The body/shell has a few minor compression cracks around the edge, however; remains in very good-excellent condition for a 100+ year old felt ersatz helmet. There are no extra holes for placement of the wappen and the leather tabs also appear original. Both kokardes are original. There is an old piece of German newspaper stuffed into the ball spike base. There is writing inside the rear neck guard/visor. I can make out Soissons. There is also a name and other writings that may be deciphered with a little work.

 

[nzef1940]

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[CLOVIS 57]

Beautiful, bravo. Take a close look at the liner. As far as I know, felt-tip pens with hemmed edges are a Bambus original.

 

[nzef1940]

Beautiful, bravo. Take a close look at the liner. As far as I know, felt-tip pens with hemmed edges are a Bambus original.

Many thanks and I just had a good look and bingo!

 

[pickelhauben]

Nice felt

 

[Kaiser Wilhelm II]

A very nice helmet. It looks to be in pretty good shape.

 

[HatEnjoyer]

Nice catch, I love the look of felt pickelhauben.

 

[b.loree]

Very nice, congratulations! Bambus made the rolled edge felt helmets.

 

[John Josef]

After reading the comments on the rolled edge felts here and in Johan's latest books vol 7 and the Bambus connection I couldn't resist having a look at mine. I bought it over 20 years ago and it's in such mint condition I haven't had it off the helmet stand in a long long time.

Anyway, there it was. Love the information sharing and that Artillery felt, if you ever want to part with it

 

[Stosstrupp]

Very nice filz

 

[JohnS3rd]

Great felt Pickelhaube and information about possible manufacture markings.
Best regards
John

 

[Grabenmaxx]

That's a really attractive felt helmet. I like it very much.