Model 1871 Prussian Reserve Officer

SkipperJohn

SkipperJohn

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I believe that most Haube collectors have that one helmet, special in their own eyes, that when someone says the word "Pickelhaube" it is the first thing that pops into their minds. This is the helmet that does that for me.

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This was the first helmet I wrote about in this forum, before I knew how to post photos, and I had attempted a single photo attachment. I'll try to do better this time.

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This is a pre-1897 helmet so it only has one Kokarde:

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The Wappen is highly detailed and has a nice patina:

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The liner is the standard officer type found on Model 1871 helmets:

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I can't really explain why, but I believe that this is my favorite helmet:

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John :)
 
John, that's a really nice example. I usually think of what I used to call a 'gold trim' Prussian helmet, or an 1895 Prussian Line Infantry.... when I hear somebody say 'Pickelhaube', since it was the first I'd actually held in my hands. :)

:D Ron
 
Very nice, I understand what you mean about a special helmet. There is just something about it (to you) that makes it different.
 
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