Prussian Dragoon Reserve Officer's Pickelhaube

glenn66

glenn66

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Despite my best efforts to be satisfied with only one representative example Pickelhaube (my ersatz M1895) I was compelled by some mysterious force to purchase another example, this time an officer's lid (gotta love those chinscales)!

This example, and I'm learning as I go...is a Dragoon (mounted infantry) Reserve Officers example and dates from around 1880-1890 I believe. I was particularly drawn to the chinscales (of course) as well as the cruciform spike base and the quality of the wappen. The delicate and intricate work that went into the wappen speaks volumes to me about the quality and pride of workmanship that was a feature of 19th century manufacturing.

I'll post a few photos now and add more as time permits (the wife doesn't know about this yet...it's a 'surprise' ) so for now this is all I have.

















 
Hey Glenn,
welcome to the forum!
Is the lobstertail also to put under your desk......? (looool!!!!)
cheers
|<ris
 
Hi Kris,

Thanks for the welcome! :thumb up: Yes, the Lobstertail would definately have to go under my desk also. I've indicated to my wife that I would like to add another pickelhaube to my collection but first I must sell an M35 Lufty. The only trouble is...I don't really want to sell the M35!

Plus if I get a Lobstertail then i'll have 2 Pickelhaubes in hiding under the desk plus I have an M42 SD in transit from Russia at the moment plus there is another M42 Lufty hidden in the 'storeroom of secrets'!

We only have a 3 bedroom apartment...I'm running out of places to hide helmets! :oops:
 
Great looking helmet!

Wish I had lot's more in that condition, BUT my question, the cockades show some light rust spots. Should anything be done to halt the rust or just proper storage? Same question on the green around the reserve cross.

Would appreciate thoughts.

Thanks,
Jim
 
Hi Jim,

Thanks for the kind words. To be honest I'm not particularly worried about the rust spots on the cockades. If they do start to bother me, what I've done in the past is to dip a fine paintbrush into a bit of WD40 and gently apply the WD40 to the rust so it doesn't run all over the place. The rust will darken and it shouldn't get worse for awhile.

The verdigris around the Landwehr cross I actually like! :thumb up: But again, should it bother me I figure a gentle brush with a soft bristled toothbrush should remove it. With my medal collection where there is an odd spot or two of zinc pest I'll dip the same fine paintbrush into some heated vaseline and paint the vaseline on. The vaseline cools and coats the affected area to provide a barrier against further oxidation. Not a permanent fix but enough to last the period of my guardianship of these relics I think.
 
Welcome Glenn, great helmets. All collectors get the guilts sometimes regarding expenditures....just remember, there are a hell of a lot worse things you could be spending money on!! :)
 
Welcome to Glenn! One of the confusing things about German cavalry is that they were all the same functionally. They had different names, uniforms and heritage but the function of mounted infantry was a thing of the past. Two Dragoon regiments were involved in the charge at Halen. Book is finally do out on the 28th.
 
Thank you for the welcome Brian! :thumb up:

Excuse my ignorance Joe, but what book are you referring to? It sounds interesting!
 
It is an interesting story Glenn. Francis Janet and I put it together and it has taken a little while to get published. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1781551839#11520099664371808" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
I'll take one!

Do I have to order through Amazon or can I buy direct from yourself? I do prefer where possible to have my reference books signed by the author.
 
Sorry Glenn you have to go through Amazon. I don't have any books to sign and it seems as though the release date in the USA will be several months from now. So I don't have any books to sign and it seems as though the release date in the USA will be several months from now. So Amazon UK is the way to go. The only way right now.

Likewise, if you want to learn a whole lot you can buy " The Great War Dawning" but only from the publisher either in the USA or in Austria . http://militaria.at/Book.aspx?book=2277660&Language=en" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
Glenn, a real beautiful helmet you have there! =D>
Nothing bad to say about it, great shape and great picts too!!!

The similar helmet I had has been sold to purchase a new one, because I don´t want to collect officer helmets anymore, only EM helmets with perfect and clear markings. One has to make a choice, those kind of pretty things are expensive enough...

I only let my officer helmets go when I am able and 100% sure to purchase something exciting.
Baron von Hobe´s Landwehr Kavallerie helmet is now in a good collection of a german friend.
And this one from an old collection in Canada took its place \:D/

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Philippe
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A beautiful helmet indeed Philippe!

I wonder, was this from the collection of Doug Buhler by any chance? (it looks familiar to me) Love those kokaden! :thumb up:
 
Thank you Glenn,

No, from the collection of Mr Morley, Ontario. He deceased for a few months and the family sold his small helmets collection.
Cockades are for a Vize-Wachtmeister or Wachtmeister (Unteroffizier with Portepee).
The whole helmet, although with Kammer stamps, is a little bit more luxurious than an EM Haube.

Philippe
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glenn66 said:
We only have a 3 bedroom apartment...I'm running out of places to hide helmets! :oops:
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Helmets have a way of multiplying! I had a one bedroom apartment in New York City and had 250+ helmets. Then I moved to a larger apartment and finally to a house in Michigan. I suggest moving... then you'll have room for a LOT more helmets!
 
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