Pre 1897 Prussian NCO

[b.loree]

I got this helmet about a month ago, it is a nice example of a pre 1897 NCO private purchase piece. Note, that as a pre 1897 piece, it has only a single Prussian NCO kokarde. The flat M91 style chin scales are in excellent condition as is the liner.



Note: an economy model with unlined visors.

 

[Peter B]

Very nice Brian.

 

[Stosstrupp]

Nice helmet

 

[Sandmann]

A beautiful helmet, congratulations Brian

 

[KAGGR#1]

I got this helmet about a month ago, it is a nice example of a pre 1897 NCO private purchase piece. Note, that as a pre 1897 piece, it has only a single Prussian NCO kokarde. The flat M91 style chin scales are in excellent condition as is the liner.
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Note: an economy model with unlined visors.

The pair of hook on chin straps are a big plus
The Kokard is for an NCO , so would the inside of the visors
be lined ??
Thanks
Steve

 

[Sandmann]

Steve, there were also enlisted men helmets available for private buyers. So the visors are correct in my opinion.
According to the Neumann catalog helmets were available in 3 qualities. In the lowest quality the helmets had a private purchase liner and the undersides of the visors were just leather or covered only with painted paper.

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[Tony without Kaiser]

Looks excellent. I like the new rustic backdrop for your photos.

 

[b.loree]

Thanks everyone, I am very happy to have this in my collection, it is the first M91 scaled helmet that I have ever owned. Yes T, I like the old red brick background as well. My home dates from 1920 and this is the original red clay brick on the exterior.

 

[JzPf]

Great looking helmet, Brian!

 

[pickelhauben]

Looks sharp thanks for sharing.

 

[Rem]

Beautiful helmet!

 

[Arran]

Very handsome helmet!

 

[b.loree]

Thank you Arran and Rem for your comments. It is ironic I guess that after 40+ years of collecting this, is my first M91 chin scale helmet. Additionally, I have no correctly marked OR helmet to a Napoleonic Bandeau Regt. However I do have their wappen in that part of the collection. As a collector, one has to accept that patience is a virtue and you never know what will become available. My initial JR 115 helmet bought 40 years ago now has 4 others along side it from that Dutchy.