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02-21-2013 08:37 PM
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Re: My Pickelhaube
you have a very nice Prussian reserve unit 1897/15 artillery 'kugelhelm' versus a 'pickel' ball top vs. spike. this forum can straighten you out for parts, they turn up on ebay too.
World War I
good reference: Artillerie
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Re: My Pickelhaube
Thank you Asterperious. Every little bit of info helps. I appreciate the reply.
Robert
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Re: My Pickelhaube
it is in really nice shape too, only a bit of crazing on the lacquer finish. It does not seem to have and depot marks or unit stamps. It may not have been issued, which seams unlikely, but the liner has nearly no wear either. Maybe a private purchase item to a wealthier reserve NCO. Any, a gem.
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Re: My Pickelhaube
It is not a "reserve"!
Reserve would not have the motto on the banner and a Landwher cross (with the motto!).
But i have a probleme with the stud retainers with split pen retaining the ball top.
The helmet plate refers to specific artillerie regiments i don't know by hart.
cheers
|<ris
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Re: My Pickelhaube
Thank you again Sir. It does seem to be in good shape and I have had it packed away for nearly the entire time I have had it. I only wish I had the chinstrap and I believe there was a type of cord or thread (string) that tied the interior flaps together. Again, thank you Sir.
Robert
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Re: My Pickelhaube
Thank you as well Stuka F for your input. The split pins holding the top ball in place were there when I obtained the helmet long ago so I cant vouche for the authenticity of those. I am not familiar with the terms used and if you could explain what you mean by the term "Landwher" and "helmet plate"?
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Re: My Pickelhaube
Chinstrap's can be found on ebay on occasions.
I wouldn't mind the cord for the interior!
It's condition is fairly good, congratulation on preserving it!
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Re: My Pickelhaube
Thank you. I had assumed this was the case but you know what happens to thoise that assume. I just wanted to be sure I was thinking correctly. You seem very knowledgable and I appreciate your help.
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