Ww1 german spiked cap?

[chuck303]

Guys i found this one local . came from a rather large collection. The cap is of soft felt like material. I have never seen one similar. Can anyone help me identify this cap? Will post more pictures soon

[spotter]

Looks like an order of oddfellows hat ceremonial helmet
If you search google images there are several similar

odfellows spiked helmet - Google Search

[ww1czechlegion]

Looks like an order of oddfellows hat ceremonial helmet
If you search google images there are several similar

I agree.

Best Regards,

Alan

[chuck303]

Lmao, guys thanks for the information. It was in in the lot of items and probably was passed off as something else lol

[MAP]

Just a tip...

Next time try taking photos without all the distracting background. (and edit them before uploading so they are not rotated)

[ww1czechlegion]

Hello,

Just got this in from an old collector friend who's been downsizing his huge Civil War to WW2 era collection.

The photos are from the seller. The chinstrap is a copy and will need to be replaced with my last spare original example, otherwise the two kokardes are originals. (I may upgrade with a nicer original National Kokarde. The helmet certainly warrants having a much nicer condition original National kokarde on it than what currently resides on it).

The helmet has The Marking inside that we want to see on this type of helmet: "K.B.A.G. 1915" Depot Issue Stamp in a rectangular box on the underside of the rear visor.

My patience to acquire this helmet finally paid off, as I had seen photos of it several years ago, and had tried to buy it a couple of years ago as well, to no avail.

Best Regards,

Alan

[AndyM35]

Congratulations Alan. That’s a very nice example in great condition.

[MAP]

Condition is beautiful! Congrats!

[reneblacky]

Love it, it's the bee's knees of Imperial! much more presentable than my sorry example!!

[aicusv]

Very nice