aicusv
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On a recent outing I found a M'15 Tschapka with an Überzug (although I've had a couple Tschapkas I've alway want a M'15 with the cover). The best part it fits me. The helmet does have a maker's stamp but it is not legible, just too faded. I can not find any other markings on the helmet. The cover also has a makers stamp;
"Emil Fablan
Berlin C 1914
56 mm."
The cover is also stamped 'UR3". Being that this is M'15 helmet and the cover is dated 1914, doubt they started out together.
The Wappen is a Guard Eagle, but missing the star, looking closely it would appear that it may never had had a star. I've seen a few of these Wappen (on helmets) missing the star, I'm wondering if they may have been issued without them.
Has the original draw string in the lining, but missing chin strap and cockade, as well as the Feldzeichen . There is no toggle on the top for the cords, but there is a hole for it. It also has the holes for the Rabbat.
"Emil Fablan
Berlin C 1914
56 mm."
The cover is also stamped 'UR3". Being that this is M'15 helmet and the cover is dated 1914, doubt they started out together.
The Wappen is a Guard Eagle, but missing the star, looking closely it would appear that it may never had had a star. I've seen a few of these Wappen (on helmets) missing the star, I'm wondering if they may have been issued without them.
Has the original draw string in the lining, but missing chin strap and cockade, as well as the Feldzeichen . There is no toggle on the top for the cords, but there is a hole for it. It also has the holes for the Rabbat.