Prussian Enlisted Miter Model 1824-1889-1894 for Enlisted Man.

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This Miter helmet has an interesting history.

On March 30, 1824 (AKO) this “Russian Style” Miter with Guard Star and Crown was awarded to the Prussian 1st Guard of Foot Regiment – 1st and 2nd Battalions. It was made of a flat brass sheet metal. The Guard Star and Crown were pressed into the metal. The chinscales were held to the helmet with flaming bomb style rosettes (ses photos). On May 8, 1848 (AKO) the 3rd Bat. (Fusilier Bat.) was allowed to wear this helmet. On January 27, 1889 (AKO) the “Semper Talis” banner was awarded to the 1st Guard of Foot -1st Batl. for both the Pickelhaube and Miter helmet. The banner was an additional piece that was attached above the Guard Star on the Miter helmet.

On February 9, 1894 (AKO) a completely new style Miter helmet was established for the 1st Guard of Foot Regiment. Styled after the Guards Miter helmets used by the Army of Frederick the Great. The new helmet had a silver metal face that was richly decorated.

The older style “Russian Miter” helmets had the “Semper Talis” motto removed from the Miters face, leaving 2 small holes above the Guard Star. These helmets were then awarded to Kaiser (Tsar) Alexander Guard Regiment.

This helmet is one of the Original M1894 Kaiser Alexander miters. Beautiful brass sheet face with embossed Guard Star and Crown. The 2 holes for the removal of the “Semper Talis” banner are clearly seen. Inside is a full leather EM style liner in excellent condition. Heavy early style chinscales that are joined by the leather inner strap (see photo). The chinscales are held to the helmet with flaming bomb rosettes. The red cloth back bag is is excellent condition with white cloth trim. The cloth has no moth damage or color loss. Complete with original cloth “Puschel” or Pom-Pom field badge. Featured in Eric Johanssons PICKELHAUBE book on page 30 (Black and White photo). This helmet comes with original canvas foul weather cover,. Amazing and extremely rare helmet of historical importance. Worn by both the Prussian 1st Guard of Foot and the Kaiser Alexander Guard Grenadier Regiment.

Rare Prussian Miter pictured in Johansson’s 1980 PICKELHAUBEN book.
 
A fine Grenadiermütze.
Reference books,
-J-L. Larcade Volume I has a chapter.
-J.D.Turinetti: "Grenadiermütze"
 
A great helmet
from Age of Kings
Yes , that one was in the Eric J. book from the 1970's
I still have the book
you did well
Nice write up about the history of the helmet
the foul weather is very hard to find
Steve
 
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