February 2, 20206 yr #1 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
February 3, 20206 yr #6 Wow and I thought I was lucky years ago when I found a WWI small size infantry helmet with grey fittings and no cockades!
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