Prussian officier Ersatz ?
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CLOVIS 57
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Hello,
No problem. This is an M71 Pioneer Reserve officer’s helmet, but from 1914. It’s of lower quality, marked “Kriegsfertigung.” The metal is no longer silver-plated nickel silver but zinc. The silver plating and gold plating have worn off. The four stars, the Perlring, and the ribbed crowns on the cockades are indeed made of nickel silver, which is why the patina is slightly different. The eagle is that of an active-duty officer, but a gold Landwehrkreuz was added upon mobilization. The stars are no longer secured with nuts but are held in place by two thin, folded wire tabs.
The red and green sheepskin linings have been replaced with waxed canvas.
No problem. This is an M71 Pioneer Reserve officer’s helmet, but from 1914. It’s of lower quality, marked “Kriegsfertigung.” The metal is no longer silver-plated nickel silver but zinc. The silver plating and gold plating have worn off. The four stars, the Perlring, and the ribbed crowns on the cockades are indeed made of nickel silver, which is why the patina is slightly different. The eagle is that of an active-duty officer, but a gold Landwehrkreuz was added upon mobilization. The stars are no longer secured with nuts but are held in place by two thin, folded wire tabs.
The red and green sheepskin linings have been replaced with waxed canvas.
francois14
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Thanks for your time and accurate answer Clovis ! what would be your thought about a price ? (always difficult to tell and share I know..) Thanks by advance !
CLOVIS 57
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I can only offer an estimate based on what we see in France. Here, the officer’s helmet is less sought after than that of an enlisted man—the so-called “regulation” helmet—which is personalized and strictly regulated… with a record of battles fought, etc.
Furthermore, unlike the enlisted man’s helmet, which can be “weathered” and even show impact marks… the officer’s helmet must be “mint.”
In France, this helmet can be valued at €1,000 (Condition 2) because it is a Prussian Pioneer helmet, which is less common than an infantry officer’s helmet.
Furthermore, unlike the enlisted man’s helmet, which can be “weathered” and even show impact marks… the officer’s helmet must be “mint.”
In France, this helmet can be valued at €1,000 (Condition 2) because it is a Prussian Pioneer helmet, which is less common than an infantry officer’s helmet.
francois14
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Thanks Very much Clovis !
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