Another project sent to me by one of our members. As the title suggests, this is a different sort of officer haube, at least in my experience. I have seen felt officer helmets before but usually with a black interior. This also comes with a rare tin cruciform support system on the inside of the shell. I have only seen one of these systems once before in all my decades of collecting. Some photos:
Both visors are have good stitching, so no problems there.
One problem spot on the outside of the shell. Overall though due to being made of felt the outside finish is in very good condition. The explanation for this of course, is that felt unlike leather does not expand/contact with changes in humidity. Vulcan fibre helmets are also usually in very good condition for the exact same reason.
The unique tin cruciform support system. Bent prongs put through the shell hold this support in place. I also have the sweatband and silk to put back into this helmet.
Front prong.
Rear spine screw and prong are also used to secure the support. We can also see how thin the shell is which makes it very light to wear. More photos as this project goes forward. If other members have similar helmets in their collection...please post photos here.
Both visors are have good stitching, so no problems there.
One problem spot on the outside of the shell. Overall though due to being made of felt the outside finish is in very good condition. The explanation for this of course, is that felt unlike leather does not expand/contact with changes in humidity. Vulcan fibre helmets are also usually in very good condition for the exact same reason.
The unique tin cruciform support system. Bent prongs put through the shell hold this support in place. I also have the sweatband and silk to put back into this helmet.
Front prong.
Rear spine screw and prong are also used to secure the support. We can also see how thin the shell is which makes it very light to wear. More photos as this project goes forward. If other members have similar helmets in their collection...please post photos here.