ww1czechlegion Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Hello,Here's a helmet I got lucky acquiring this past November at a sleepy auction that I took a chance and drove 240 miles in order to attend in Kansas City, Missouri. I was very fortunate because there were not any other collectors bidding against me, only 2-antique dealers/resellers.Worn by a Reserve Officer for Jaeger zu Pferde Regiment 8 through 13.The fluted spike, spike base, and the top ring on the neck of the spike are tombac color, which signifies Regiments #8 through 13.Underside of front visor is lined in fine green color calfskin. Underside of back lobster tail visor is covered in a creme color velvet cloth.The calfskin sweatband has been torn at some point of time, and someone in the past did a fairly good job of stabilizing the tear line, which also helps to hide the tear somewhat.I also had to replace a missing domed split brad on one side of the front visor, and I found a domed threaded screw for one that was missing from the spike base.Best Regards,Alan Link to post Share on other sites
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ww1czechlegion Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Last photo, #5. Best Regards, Alan Link to post Share on other sites
SARGE Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Very Nice! Complete with the proper Prussian and Nationale cockades as well. "You can't please everyone so you have got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson Link to post Share on other sites
Fred Borgmann Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Wow and I thought I was lucky years ago when I found a WWI small size infantry helmet with grey fittings and no cockades! Link to post Share on other sites
Wake1941 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Wow that is an amazing find, thanks for sharing. The condition is fantastic Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS3rd Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Very Nice. Thanks for posting! Link to post Share on other sites
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