I have been planning a post on the variations in colour and design, that we find on officer private purchase liners. I would like to thank Randy Trawnik from Age of Kings for granting permission to use pictures taken from their site. Let's take a look: ( ## This post is under reconstruction 2018-2020)
First an example of the officer liner worn 1842-1888:
Note that the spine tang simply curves over the edge of the visor, no split brad holds it on. In addition, square tipped fingers with 2 holes and many in my experience have a sort of herringbone pattern on the leather.
Tschapka officer liner with metal Dukal Crown and Cypher, an extremely rare example.
The tschapka itself, which I was fortunate to do some work on.
A picture showing the unique way in which the tschapka officer sweatband is stitched on to the shell.
A rare tschapka officer cloth liner made from linen/canvas, very soiled from use. I have never seen another like this.
A size button with manufacturer's initials.
Saxon Train Officer with the more expensive woven silk ribbon style of liner, lime green.
similar liner on a GdK officer helme. Note the cypher/initials stamped in gold on the silk. This is a rare feature in my experience.
Baden Dragoner Officer liner, a wine colour.
Dark green liner, the only one I have encountered to date.
Unusual Tschapka officer liner...heavy cotton.
Another high quality "ribboned" liner this time with white silk. A Bavarian Feld Arty helme in my collection.
A rare Hessen officer helme from JR 117 with a surprise inside.
I had no idea that black was ever used!! My thanks once again to Randy T from Age of Kings for providing this pic of a rare helmet with a unique liner!
First an example of the officer liner worn 1842-1888:
Note that the spine tang simply curves over the edge of the visor, no split brad holds it on. In addition, square tipped fingers with 2 holes and many in my experience have a sort of herringbone pattern on the leather.
Tschapka officer liner with metal Dukal Crown and Cypher, an extremely rare example.
The tschapka itself, which I was fortunate to do some work on.
A picture showing the unique way in which the tschapka officer sweatband is stitched on to the shell.
A rare tschapka officer cloth liner made from linen/canvas, very soiled from use. I have never seen another like this.
A size button with manufacturer's initials.
Saxon Train Officer with the more expensive woven silk ribbon style of liner, lime green.
similar liner on a GdK officer helme. Note the cypher/initials stamped in gold on the silk. This is a rare feature in my experience.
Baden Dragoner Officer liner, a wine colour.
Dark green liner, the only one I have encountered to date.
Unusual Tschapka officer liner...heavy cotton.
Another high quality "ribboned" liner this time with white silk. A Bavarian Feld Arty helme in my collection.
A rare Hessen officer helme from JR 117 with a surprise inside.
I had no idea that black was ever used!! My thanks once again to Randy T from Age of Kings for providing this pic of a rare helmet with a unique liner!