Possible purchase

[aterrasse]

Dear All,

I am currently bidding on this police haube.

My knowledge of those helmets is still limited and I was wondering what your thoughts were on this one.

Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280162071028&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAIC&ih=018

 

[b.loree]

Hi Alex:
This is a customs officer helmet not police. We can tell this from the tulip shaped spike and the wappen (helmet plate) which bears the royal cypher on the bird. Thie piece is also missing its kokarden. At the very least, there should be a Reichs kokarde on the helmet where the chin scales attatch. Other than that, it looks fine to me. I believe that I posted a picture scan of a customs officer wearing this type of helmet on the "period photos" part of the forum. Regards, Brian

 

[aterrasse]

Thank you Brian for the details comments.