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A question was asked in the Helmets on eBay forum regarding the integrity of this listing:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6604513236
I know the eBay pictures are poor, and deliberately so, but enough is evident to draw comparisons.
I do not own an issued M95 Preußen Tschako, but my M15 makes a decent subject for analysis.
Any issued Tschako will be fitted with side ventilators. These should be slightly convex.
The front visor edge is characterized by a lip.
The liner is the same as that of issued Pickelhauben. In this example, the leather has a dark russet color. Generally, eight or nine tongues are present.
The Preußen Wappen is attached using the M95/15 Pickelhaube system of loops and leather shims. Note the grommets.
Close-up detail of the Preussen Jäger Wappen: This example has a parkerized finish. The Preußen Feldzeichen replaces the Preußen Kokarde. Chinstrap adjustment buckles that nearly meet are a strong indicator the strap is original to the helmet and not a replacement.
A regimental I.D. is always a bonus. In this instance, Rheinisches Jäger Bataillon Nr. 8.
A right profile view:
Questions and comments welcomed.
Chas.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6604513236
I know the eBay pictures are poor, and deliberately so, but enough is evident to draw comparisons.
I do not own an issued M95 Preußen Tschako, but my M15 makes a decent subject for analysis.
Any issued Tschako will be fitted with side ventilators. These should be slightly convex.
The front visor edge is characterized by a lip.
The liner is the same as that of issued Pickelhauben. In this example, the leather has a dark russet color. Generally, eight or nine tongues are present.
The Preußen Wappen is attached using the M95/15 Pickelhaube system of loops and leather shims. Note the grommets.
Close-up detail of the Preussen Jäger Wappen: This example has a parkerized finish. The Preußen Feldzeichen replaces the Preußen Kokarde. Chinstrap adjustment buckles that nearly meet are a strong indicator the strap is original to the helmet and not a replacement.
A regimental I.D. is always a bonus. In this instance, Rheinisches Jäger Bataillon Nr. 8.
A right profile view:
Questions and comments welcomed.
Chas.