ww1czechlegion Posted July 15, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 15, 2019 Hello, I finally found something out of the woodwork that I've wanted for many years. A real, not messed with Prussian General's Pickelhaube. The photos are from the seller at an estate sale with no other military items. The last photo shows the helmet sitting in a paper sack reserved for me, waiting to be mailed out on Saturday the 13th. I can post more photos when it arrives in the mail in a few days. It has the correct fluted spike for a Prussian General, the square cut front visor, and the curved/rounded chinscales, all indicative of a general's helmet. The massive Guard Eagle's wings sweep halfway back on each side of the helmet. Needless to say, I can't wait for it to arrive! Best Regards, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted July 15, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 15, 2019 Alan, Congratulations on your estate sale find! I love untouched stuff like this that comes out of private houses. I look forward to seeing more photos of your helmet when you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themick Posted July 15, 2019 Share #3 Posted July 15, 2019 A magnificent helmet, Alan. Congratulations!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted July 15, 2019 Share #4 Posted July 15, 2019 Wow that is really spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted July 15, 2019 Share #5 Posted July 15, 2019 Amazing ! Wharf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted July 16, 2019 Share #6 Posted July 16, 2019 Great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted July 16, 2019 Share #7 Posted July 16, 2019 Beautiful helmet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixie123 Posted July 16, 2019 Share #8 Posted July 16, 2019 Wow ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted July 16, 2019 Share #9 Posted July 16, 2019 Truly amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww1czechlegion Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted July 19, 2019 Thanks for all of your very nice comments gentlemen, I appreciate it! Helmet has arrived safe and sound, and I'll try to shoot some photos of it next week when I get a day off from work again. Best Regards, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS3rd Posted March 4, 2020 Share #11 Posted March 4, 2020 I'm late to the party but yes this is a super find. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Crane Posted August 15, 2020 Share #12 Posted August 15, 2020 Beautiful helmet! While not in my collecting area, I've always loved the Imperial era helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Posted August 15, 2020 Share #13 Posted August 15, 2020 Beautiful and rare! Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted August 15, 2020 Share #14 Posted August 15, 2020 Fantastic piece. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted August 24, 2020 Share #15 Posted August 24, 2020 Amazing! Note that heavy embossed center, one always sees it protruding when generals (And the Kaiser and other Princes of Prussia) who wore a Guards one wore their Covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted January 15, 2021 Share #16 Posted January 15, 2021 Where was the estate sale (general area)? Just curious where it ended up. Any background on the previous owner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted January 19, 2021 Share #17 Posted January 19, 2021 These are the type of stories that collector dreams are made of. Nice find, Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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