Württemberg General Artillery Kugelhelm c1900

RON

RON

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Is this a rare (and OK) piece?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pickelhaube-Casque-Spike-Helmet-GENERAL-WURTTEMBERG-ARTILLERIE-1900-/271076542808" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
Looks pretty mismatched to me. Also, the star soldered onto the wappen? No visor lining. And, yes, the enamel looks more like enamel paint on the cross. So... personally.... I don't think so. [-(

:D Ron
 
I am always very suspicious when rare helmets like this one are offered on ebay and not without a reason apparently :-k And I don't trust sellers either who offer rare helmets exclusively.

Perhaps for what its worth, but below is a link to a nice general's helmet:

https://www.weitze.net/detail/86/Sachsen_Pickelhaube_fuer_Generale__171586.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Best regards,

Edwin
 
It's always good to compare 'bashings' and see if one's progressing with fake detection...

This one is probably a parts helmet as some elements do seem authentic. The liner for instance and its maker mark which looks too far-fetched for a fake. As for the absence of the black & green lining under the visors, I've seen this on Chas's Württemberg M15 Officer so I'm assuming this was a savings option? although I doubt a general would've been that stingy about his haube! :-P
 
RON said:
It's always good to compare 'bashings' and see if one's progressing with fake detection...

This one is probably a parts helmet as some elements do seem authentic. The liner for instance and its maker mark which looks too far-fetched for a fake. As for the absence of the black & green lining under the visors, I've seen this on Chas's Württemberg M15 Officer so I'm assuming this was a savings option? although I doubt a general would've been that stingy about his haube! :-P
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I would guess the lack of 'red and green' under the neck guard and visor may be due to it being a late war shell? I really dunno. It has one of those 'ventilated' leather sections on the liner, which is late war, or just post WWII...?

:D Ron
 
Ah yes ,I also spotted that one ,the ball and throat are obviously brand new ,once I see that,
the rest I don’t care to look anymore [-(
 
This item was delisted by the seller before the auction end date, wonder what happened?

It had several bidders, highest bid was over a $1000.

I understand from the previous posts it was a parts helmet.
 
16thIrishDivision said:
This item was delisted by the seller before the auction end date, wonder what happened?

It had several bidders, highest bid was over a $1000.

I understand from the previous posts it was a parts helmet.
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Probably someone made him an offer he could not refuse.

Regards,

Edwin
 
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