A beautiful, rare beastie!
Great find.
I don’t need to tell you how scarce the canvas-covered cork examples are. Saxon, chin-scales, named... it’s got it all!
With regard to protection, I don’t think that was much of a consideration at the time; more to do with tradition and impressiveness (if that’s a real word).
In an era when virtually all armies stumbled into war with nothing more than a soft, cloth cap, the boiled leather Pickelhaube was probably the most protective of them all.
Thanks for your comments Kohima, they are much appreciated. It doesn't look as smart as other Pickelhaubes but I like it.
Nice. I like it.
Regards
Santi
A nice helmet, and £80 wasn't bad even 25 or so years ago. Back in the 1960's it was possible to get an officers pickelhaube for as little as £5 at Shudehill market in Manchester. You won't know what that stain is unless you get it analysed, but in truth it could be anything.
Cheers,
Steve
That really is a beauty! And quite scarce as Kohima has said. The writing inside is an added bonus.
I like the look !
I'd rather be A "RaD Man than a Mad Man "
I have never seen an example like this! Cool!
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
Thank you for all your comments. I have no ghoulish interest in testing the origin of the stain, but pleased to be its custodian for now.
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