SkipperJohn
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I have a Prussian enlisted artillery helmet Model 1895 that has been in my collection for years and I have always had a question concerning the Kammer Mark:
This helmet is clearly marked "AR31" which would indicate that it belonged to Fussartillerie Regt 31. Colonel J has a listed AR31 Kammer Mark here:
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According to all sources that I can find, including Cowan's & Trawnik's book and Tony's website, there were only 20 Fussartillerie Regiments in 1915. Since this helmet is a standard M1895 and would have been grey metal after 1915, I assume that it is no later than 1914 (it's not dated).
Who the heck is AR31?
Could this be marked to a battalion?
I admit defeat. I am hoping someone can give me an answer.
John :?
This helmet is clearly marked "AR31" which would indicate that it belonged to Fussartillerie Regt 31. Colonel J has a listed AR31 Kammer Mark here:
http://www.pickelhauben.net/articles/Kammer2.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
According to all sources that I can find, including Cowan's & Trawnik's book and Tony's website, there were only 20 Fussartillerie Regiments in 1915. Since this helmet is a standard M1895 and would have been grey metal after 1915, I assume that it is no later than 1914 (it's not dated).
Who the heck is AR31?
Could this be marked to a battalion?
I admit defeat. I am hoping someone can give me an answer.
John :?