Baden Dragoon enlisted pattern Helmet for 19th, 20th, or 21st Reg't that needs some cleaning

[ww1czechlegion]

Hello,

Here's a decent Baden enlisted Dragoon helmet that I picked up a couple of years ago, but never posted here.

All of the Neusilber fittings have been painted in old gold paint a very long time ago. Maybe some kid did this, who knows?

The paint brush culprit also painted the correct mounted troops brass chinscales with this old gunky gold paint. What a mess!

I can scrape some of the thick paint off with my fingernail.

Brian Loree gave me some tips for trying to clean it. It will take some time and patience, but I think it will eventually come out looking quite nice.

I added the Baden & National colors kokardes, as there were none on it when I acquired the helmet.

It looks like there never was any sort of a support plate inside of the helmet for the spike base.

I cannot find any issue markings, and there is no visible maker marking either. I even looked on the underside of the liner, and found nothing.

Best Regards,

Alan

[Chopperman]

Nice one Alan
I don't see Baden picks very often. I look forward to seeing your restoration efforts.
I like silver fittings. Nothing sexier than a Bavarian officer spike in all silver.

[ww1czechlegion]

Yes, we don't see the model 1895 Baden enlisted helmets very often. There's an abundance of the wartime gray fittings Model 1915 Baden enlisted helmets out there.

I agree with you on the silver fittings. I think they look really cool on a black leather helmet, compared to the much more often seen brass fittings on a helmet.

Thanks again!

Best Wishes,

Alan