Prussian Guard EM M1915 Shako
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Hi Ron,
probably the cockades are replaced as it should not have the prussian one. So I would assume the chinstrap to be a copy.
I have the same one with the same badge (with mit Gott on top
) discussed here, so please compare
http://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5838&p=38055&hilit=tschako+garde#p38055" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Best regards,
Michel
probably the cockades are replaced as it should not have the prussian one. So I would assume the chinstrap to be a copy.
I have the same one with the same badge (with mit Gott on top
) discussed here, so please comparehttp://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5838&p=38055&hilit=tschako+garde#p38055" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Best regards,
Michel
RON
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I knew it was made from parts with a fake strap but hadn't noticed that star difference.
I got additional closeups from the seller who didn't agree to remove the Star (or the chinstrap!) to show me back photos! (some people sure know how to market their stuff, not to mention the poor photo quality :x )
Here are my observations:
> Chinstrap: Looks fake (I don't care about the cockades as I already have a good spare Prussian one)
> Liner: Is very dry and tearing apart.
> Star: A variant with 'Mit Gott' on top is attached with leather wedges and no extra holes. It is however reaching the upper shako stitching line/seems too large (?)
> Feldzeichen: Seems in a poor condition which doesn't match the overall nice exterior appearance of the helmet. It also has a smaller than usual black 'dot' and seems a bit fuzzy from the back (?)
Here are the extra pics; anything else I'm missing?
I got additional closeups from the seller who didn't agree to remove the Star (or the chinstrap!) to show me back photos! (some people sure know how to market their stuff, not to mention the poor photo quality :x )
Here are my observations:
> Chinstrap: Looks fake (I don't care about the cockades as I already have a good spare Prussian one)
> Liner: Is very dry and tearing apart.
> Star: A variant with 'Mit Gott' on top is attached with leather wedges and no extra holes. It is however reaching the upper shako stitching line/seems too large (?)
> Feldzeichen: Seems in a poor condition which doesn't match the overall nice exterior appearance of the helmet. It also has a smaller than usual black 'dot' and seems a bit fuzzy from the back (?)
Here are the extra pics; anything else I'm missing?