Amybellars
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/K20-ANCIEN-CASQUE-A-POINTE-CURASSIER-REITER-SAXON-OSANG-DRESDEN-1916/164011835306
Does this M15 Saxon Reiter really exist?
Thanks
Does this M15 Saxon Reiter really exist?
Thanks
SkipperJohn said:According to Colonel Joe's website this helmet does exist:
https://pickelhauben.net/m15-steel-helmet-plates/
I'm not sure that the one on Ebay is original, but the configuration seems okay.
I would question the ridge in the back of the shell (not typical for a model 1915), and the M91 lugs have rounded points instead of sharp triangles.
It almost looks like someone took an earlier model shell and modified it to a model 1915.
John
911car said:SkipperJohn said:According to Colonel Joe's website this helmet does exist:
https://pickelhauben.net/m15-steel-helmet-plates/
I'm not sure that the one on Ebay is original, but the configuration seems okay.
I would question the ridge in the back of the shell (not typical for a model 1915), and the M91 lugs have rounded points instead of sharp triangles.
It almost looks like someone took an earlier model shell and modified it to a model 1915.
John
John, the ridge in the back of the shell is actually legit on the M15 Reiter helmet (the only exception). So are the M95 lugs with rounded and not triangular points (like on any other Kurassier helmet). Consequently, the original M15 Reiter chinstrap that accomodates these rounded points is extremely difficult to find; they are usually replaced with modified regular chinstraps.
I think the model advertised on ebay is original. I am only concerned that the pewter gray paint might have been "refreshed"; difficult to say without having the helmet in hands though.
I had posted pictures of mine a little while ago. I'd be happy to post these again if it was at all possible...
https://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=11032
edwin said:I am no expert, but I agree that the wappen looks too big.
Regards,
Edwin