Prussian Guard Inf. EM M1895 Pickelhaube

RON

RON

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Anything wrong with this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pickelhaube-WW1-Garde-Spike-Spiked-Helmet-Casque-pointe-/250814152766?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a65b0403e
 
What got me on this one were the split brads holding on the plate.... thin.... split.... brads.... hmmmm.....

:D Ron
 
Hey Ron, isn't this the (only) split brad holding the rear spine to the shell?
 
OK got it; you guys have sharp eyes!! There should be leather tabs instead...
 
But one has to admit this is one heck of a good looking helmet... Apart from that 'tiny' wappen fixation detail, and maybe the missing regimental markings, I can't see anything else...
J’avoue que ‘Cherry959’ m’aurait facilement eu avec ce casque… :x
 
To me, the split brads on the plate indicate it is not original to the helmet, or even an original plate. I don't know enough about plate fixtures to know if this was post WWI, a repro plate, etc. Maybe somebody can enlighten me. Personally, I wouldn't trust it, although it does look nice.

:D Ron
 
Me too, that's why I ALWAYS looking for regimental marking on haubes especialy on guard helmets.

You're right Ron, it's very good looking helmet. The plate looks good, but the splits indicate to me a very good repro.

Take care gentlemen, the bad guys improve their weapons...

:-x
 
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