Pickelhaube 2 is on the way

I detected a little confusion on these crosses. Maybe I am wrong but this poorly written 2004 article might help.

http://pickelhauben.net/landwehr-crosses-the-basics/

When it comes to Prussian officer wappen there are three distinct types. Active, reserve, and Landwehr. Then there are a million variations on a theme. I am not so sure the article says that clearly. I am only trying to help.
 
There is always something special about your first pickelhaube .

Your helmet is definitely a parts helmet , but the parts do have value so do not feel down .

Spike--------------------------- $45-$65
Reserve Off plate ------------$150
Flat brass chinscales ---------$250
Chinstrap rosetts --------------$35
Silver front visor trim --------$35
Damaged rear Off spine -----$15
Riechs/Prussian cocardes----$100-$150
Fireman's shell with liner--- $50-$75

So all is not a loss your helmet is NOT worthless.
 
Thanks you all for your opinions and tips! I am very thankful for them. It‘s so much to learn.. but this make it so interesting...
 
I like your location, "stormy northern Germany".... we're off to NRW in August near Münster, a city named Gütersloh.

:D Ron
 
Hi Poniatovski,
My roots are in NRW too.. i come from Düsseldorf.. butsince 1982 i live in lower Saxony.. in the Elbe Weser Triangle.. a small city called Bremervörde. I Spend my 12 years military duty here and after that time i stuck here :D
 
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