Very Strange Chin Scale set on a Nice Bavarian Helmet

[ww1czechlegion]

Hello,

Here is a set of chin scales on this helmet that look like there is something seriously wrong with them: https://www.ebay.com/itm/163992466786?ViewItem=&item=163992466786

I have never seen chin scales like these where they attach to the rosettes on the side of the helmet. In fact, one side has "squared" instead of the rounded scallop curvature to the end section. Both sides appear to be bent inward right before the edge of the rosette attachment split brad. And both sides have the 2-last scale plates of the chin scales with only 2-curves right next to each other. (normally they are alternated with 2-scallops/curves, then 3-scallops/curves, then 2-again and so forth). This is something I have never, ever seen before. It looks like this set of chin scales on this helmet was altered in modern era time. They are not normal, standard German chin scales for this helmet.

Best Regards,

Alan

 

[J.LeBrasseur]

I have seen this type before posted somewhere on this forum, I cannot remember the outcome?

James

 

[ww1czechlegion]

It's certainly a super nice looking helmet. The chin scales are very unusual on both of the attachment end sides.

Alan

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[b.loree]

I have never seen that before but they look totally legit. This is also a Vulcan fibre helmet which accounts for the great condition.

 

[aicusv]

It is a small size helmet, which may account for the two hump chin strap plates at the end. A shortened strap.

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Yes, a shortened strap, and maybe altered? I've never seen one look quite like this.

I've also never seen where the end link was bent inward on both sides of the helmet where that last chin scale meets the edge of the split brad rosette.

Best Regards,

Alan

 

[pickelhauben]

The scales look to be off of a fireman's helmet.