Troppenhelm insignia question

**Neil Hever** · 08-08-2018, 02:22 PM

Hello friends, This Troppenhelm has replaced shields. I am not sure if the Heer insignia is an authentic example and would appreciate feedback. Thanks in advance. Neil

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 08-08-2018 02:22 PM

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**stonemint** · 08-08-2018, 10:54 PM

Neil, not my area of specialization, but I would assume those who do will need to see the reverse.

**Adrian Stevenson** · 08-09-2018, 06:42 AM

Looks ok to me.

**Neil Hever** · 08-09-2018, 05:46 PM

Adrian - thanks! The insignia were replaced and are as squeaky clean as the Troppenhelm. I was concerned it may not be a period Heer insignia. This puts my mind to rest. NH

**rbminis** · 08-09-2018, 06:02 PM

Hello Neil,
Please have a look at these two threads, quite a few photos posted there. As well as info on how to tell if they are original or not.
https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/non-c...re-one-689116/
https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/steel...hields-225838/
Ralph.

**Neil Hever** · 08-09-2018, 06:22 PM

Ralph, Thanks. Still hazy but from my experience with other insignia it appears my example is a cast copy. The detail on the eagle beak and chest feathers is lacking. I can't tell if the background is pebbled. : ( NH

**Neil Hever** · 10-08-2018, 10:38 PM

After looking at previous posts and examining the first posted shield I concluded the first one is a reproduction. The second shield posted was purchased from the Collector's Guild in Canada and exhibits all of the qualities of an accepted original by JR&S. All of the details are sharper in the head, beak, chest feathers and talons. Reverse shows details consistent with original examples as well. NH