Ersatz cloth covered cork? body Prussian enlisted pickelhaube

[ww1czechlegion]

Here's a recent find that just came in. A Prussian enlisted ersatz pickelhaube with a ?cork body and tan cloth covering.

This one is named inside, underneath the leather sweatband. I can't make out the penciled name. Looks like it might read "127 Fuss........." after the name.

I presume the inked name is for the doughboy who brought the helmet home from WW1.

I'm not sure yet if I'll keep this one or offer it to someone else here who will likely appreciate it more than I will.

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[ww1czechlegion]

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[ussguppy]

I have one, its my favorite helmet!

 

[ussguppy]

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I was thinking, mine came with wood pegs instead of leather for the wappen, I am suprised yours did too. I guess that's how they came.

Gabe

 

[Torch03]

Awesome!!

Thanks for sharing these with us Alan, ussguppy!

Matt

 

[kaiser]

Great example

 

[stuka f]

Love them.

 

[Steve Nick]

Alan

That's a terrific Ersatz helmet! In great condition too.

 

[John Josef]

Congratulations Alan that one's a beauty.

 

[Andy be Prussian]

Love this one! It’s in such great shape. Congrats on the find!

 

[Bobted]

Very nice Alan, condition is superb! Rob

 

[Grabenmaxx]

Very cool and in great condition.
And also, very important woth these Ersatz pieces, still in a very nice shape. A great looker you managed to find!

 

[gino1]

Beautiful pickelhaube, which you rarely see, I would feel addressed if it were to change owner if it is somewhere in Europe

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Thanks gentlemen, for your nice comments, I appreciate it!

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[ww1czechlegion]

I have one, its my favorite helmet!

A great looking helmet, Gabe, congratulations!

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Beautiful pickelhaube, which you rarely see, I would feel addressed if it were to change owner if it is somewhere in Europe

The helmet is in the United States.

 

[pionierhorn]

Great, very rare helmet, a highlight in any collection . Alan G

 

[b.loree]

Alan: You continue to be the "Indiana Jones" of the N American haube world coming up with yet another excellent find! Congratulations!

 

[Amybellars]

Very nice congrats

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Thanks for your nice comments, Alan G., Brian, and Amy, I appreciate it!

Best Wishes,

Alan