John Josef Well-known member Nov 7, 2023 #22 These types of helmets were used early on by US Militia Units. Some parts are very similar but also some differences.
These types of helmets were used early on by US Militia Units. Some parts are very similar but also some differences.
John Josef Well-known member Nov 7, 2023 #23 A few more. Several Militia units were made up almost entirely of German Immigrants.
J.LeBrasseur Administrator Staff member Nov 7, 2023 #25 Here is one of my other U.S. Militia helmets. James
KAGGR#1 Well-known member Nov 7, 2023 #26 J.LeBrasseur said: Here is one of my other U.S. Militia helmets. James Click to expand... J.LeBrasseur said: Here is one of my other U.S. Militia helmets. James Click to expand... Very interesting . Was this our try and something like an IG Uhlan ?? Thanks Steve
J.LeBrasseur said: Here is one of my other U.S. Militia helmets. James Click to expand... J.LeBrasseur said: Here is one of my other U.S. Militia helmets. James Click to expand... Very interesting . Was this our try and something like an IG Uhlan ?? Thanks Steve
Zebedeus Well-known member Nov 8, 2023 #28 J.LeBrasseur said: Just recently got this M1842 U.S. Spiked helmet! Rare to find in any condition and this one is in great shape. Complete with Large leather painted Red, White and Blue kokarden. Enjoy James Click to expand...
J.LeBrasseur said: Just recently got this M1842 U.S. Spiked helmet! Rare to find in any condition and this one is in great shape. Complete with Large leather painted Red, White and Blue kokarden. Enjoy James Click to expand...
Zebedeus Well-known member Nov 8, 2023 #29 J.LeBrasseur said: Just recently got this M1842 U.S. Spiked helmet! Rare to find in any condition and this one is in great shape. Complete with Large leather painted Red, White and Blue kokarden. Enjoy James Click to expand... Wow, James! Stunning helmet. Never seen one before.
J.LeBrasseur said: Just recently got this M1842 U.S. Spiked helmet! Rare to find in any condition and this one is in great shape. Complete with Large leather painted Red, White and Blue kokarden. Enjoy James Click to expand... Wow, James! Stunning helmet. Never seen one before.
ww1czechlegion Well-known member Nov 8, 2023 #31 Congratulations James on acquiring this fantastic 1842 pattern American helmet, and the previously acquired Ulan style helmet! Super rare American headgear! Best Wishes, Alan
Congratulations James on acquiring this fantastic 1842 pattern American helmet, and the previously acquired Ulan style helmet! Super rare American headgear! Best Wishes, Alan
A Arran Active member Nov 12, 2023 #33 Excellent early American helmets, James! The "Uhlan" is one I haven't seen before...
Steve Nick Well-known member Nov 12, 2023 #34 James: I've been away deer hunting and just saw this. That is a very cool helmet! I had no idea they even existed.
James: I've been away deer hunting and just saw this. That is a very cool helmet! I had no idea they even existed.