A M95 artillerie haube is my latest addition.

A secondary comment on the vented/non vented spine issue. I often work on these helmets in sunny conditions and the black finish heats up very quickly. I can’t imagine why the artillery troops on horse back were denied even this primitive form of aeration. 😳
 
The whistling/buzzing sound of the air trough the vent/Lüftungsschieber.
 
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on the Lüftungschieber / sliding air vent.
From the great French Uniformes HS 31-90 pages-packed with great photographs:
-I translated:

"-1895: The helmets of the Fusstruppen; only these-it seems-are then equipped with the rear spine with a sliding air vent-the so-called "Lüftungsschieber", with a small nipple for a better grip. It is an additional ventilation opening to the holes in the base of the helmets spike. This explains why the vast majority of helmets for the Feldartillerie features a rear spine Mod 1891 without the sliding air vent; while the Fussartillerie was equipped with the Mod 1895 type spine with the sliding air vent. Some Model 1915 Feldartillerie spines can be found without air vent. However: not all men of the FAR were mounted. These men would have to wear a helmet with sliding air vent…For sure: not an easy mission for the “Kammer”-the Battery Quarter Masters Store. -Certain helmets with the sliding vent wear the original “FAR” or “AR” markings in accordance with the regulations. Quite in contrast, however, 1903: Prussian Train units: mounted; will addopt the infantry helmet, with the rear spine...with the sliding air vent.
-Hessen: by the fact of the presence of a cross-shaped base plate for the spike, we notice that this rear spines are special. They are shorter; with a lower placed sliding air vent."
 

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Thank you for this excerpt, with which I agree.

Peacetime: consistency with A.K.O. standards is imperative, especially for new helmets used in parades, guard duty, and honor guards.

Wartime and mobilization: Ersatz, resourcefulness, repairs, recycling of reformed and decommissioned items, known in German as “Kriegsfertigung.” And there, everything was camouflaged by the helmet cover!

In fact, once again, we must distinguish between peacetime helmets, which conformed to the AKO M91, then M95, M99, etc.:
---Foot troops (Fuss-Artillery, Pioneers, Infantry, etc.): ventilation flap on the rear spine. This only applies to the troops, not to the officers, who are not supposed to "sweat" because they are travelling on horseback.


--Cavalry troops (Dragoons, Field Artillery, etc.): rear spine without ventilator, as described in the M91. (The only exception is the “Train,” a ventilated infantry helmet with a cavalry chin strap with curved scales!

However, from the mobilization onward, so-called "composite" designs were created due to the demands of urgency and shortages. This is how I came to have in my collection "ball" crests that could be screwed onto "Kammer" helmets of artillerymen from regiments without Haarbusch (a type of helmet). Conversely, there are regimental helmets in Haarbusch (particularly felt or metal helmets) that have fixed spikes.
In summary:
---M95--- Regulatory “KAMMER” (detailed review and frequent compliance inspection in peacetime)
---M14 (Ersatz for mobilization) in principle, in theory, also;;; but in practice...not necessarily. (ne controls, everything is hidden by the helmet cover).o mor
 
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CLOVIS 57 said:
Thank you for this excerpt, with which I agree.

Peacetime: consistency with A.K.O. standards is imperative, especially for new helmets used in parades, guard duty, and honor guards.

Wartime and mobilization: Ersatz, resourcefulness, repairs, recycling of reformed and decommissioned items, known in German as “Kriegsfertigung.” And there, everything was camouflaged by the helmet cover!

In fact, once again, we must distinguish between peacetime helmets, which conformed to the AKO M91, then M95, M99, etc.:
---Foot troops (Fuss-Artillery, Pioneers, Infantry, etc.): ventilation flap on the rear spine. This only applies to the troops, not to the officers, who are not supposed to "sweat" because they are travelling on horseback.


--Cavalry troops (Dragoons, Field Artillery, etc.): rear spine without ventilator, as described in the M91. (The only exception is the “Train,” a ventilated infantry helmet with a cavalry chin strap with curved scales!

However, from the mobilization onward, so-called "composite" designs were created due to the demands of urgency and shortages. This is how I came to have in my collection "ball" crests that could be screwed onto "Kammer" helmets of artillerymen from regiments without Haarbusch (a type of helmet). Conversely, there are regimental helmets in Haarbusch (particularly felt or metal helmets) that have fixed spikes.
In summary:
---M95--- Regulatory “KAMMER” (detailed review and frequent compliance inspection in peacetime)
---M14 (Ersatz for mobilization) in principle, in theory, also;;; but in practice...not necessarily. (ne controls, everything is hidden by the helmet cover).o mor
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Thank you! Interesting footage!
 
Coert:

That's a nice addition to your collection.

At one time I collected spiked helmets only but I've added two Foot Artillery helmets this year. I think without doubt the most technically demanding branch of the Imperial Army.
 
It’s a great book Coert, congrats (y)! These books of the Militaria-Verlag really are my favorites books about spiked helmets and uniforms. They are unique because of their detailed information, source references and the large amount of beautiful photos.
I got the book about Adjutants and house troops (Adjutanten und Haustruppen) for Christmas this year. With it, I think I have all the publisher's current books on imperial German uniforms and the Franco-Prussian War now, and none of the books have failed to meet my expectations. Thank you Santa 🎅🏼 ;)🙏!
 
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I was lucky and in early with Verlag Militaria and have enjoyed every release so far.

Any update on the upcoming two volume set on Pickelhaubes?? :unsure:

I've been looking forward to that one since it was mentioned here last year by someone who is working on it and was looking for pictures to use. (y)(y)
 
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