ww1czechlegion Posted February 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 2, 2020 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww1czechlegion Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted February 2, 2020 Photo #2 & #3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ww1czechlegion Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted February 2, 2020 Last photo, #5. Best Regards, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted February 2, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 2, 2020 Very Nice! Complete with the proper Prussian and Nationale cockades as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Borgmann Posted February 3, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 3, 2020 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 5, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 5, 2020 Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted February 5, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 5, 2020 Wow that is an amazing find, thanks for sharing. The condition is fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS3rd Posted March 4, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 4, 2020 Very Nice. Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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