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Old bombs had already been recycled before the war and during mobilisation in 1914. Shells were recovered to make new helmets. (seams reworked) L Below, this shell has a seam at the rear, under the rear spine, and another under the front plate: The 2 Bavarians below, are old reformed...

During my long life as a collector, I have acquired 5 KIR145s. Only one still had the Linien-Adler. The other four had the Grenadier-Adler awarded in 1913. ALL had kept the 8cm eyelets of the Linien-Adler. This is still the case for the one I have left. The method made it very easy to replace...

In fact, when the FWR eagles were replaced by the Grenadier-Adler, Grenadier helmets received many plates with gliding wings and attachments in the spacing of the FWR eagles known as ‘old 12 Regiments’ (Linien-Grenadier alter Art). In this case, the bridge attachments are between the inner edge...

Logical!!! So the eyelets correspond to the positioning of the fasteners on the Württemberg plate. However, as the fittings are made of nickel silver, the plate must be made of the same material, i.e. a ‘silver’ colour. (PB13, GR119, or 123), which complicates the search, as it is rare. Good...

Hello James, This helmet is a model 1912 dismounted gendarme helmet (crest brush). The mounted gendarme has an extra mane.

It's my turn to share: ---A FAR25 M15, former FAR62 of the Oldenburg, recycled by the B.A.XVIII. And an astonishing 117 R. Several special features ---The M15 steel-grey plate has the banners attached, as on the brass 1895 models. ---The point is of the Prussian type, smooth but on a...

I think it's a translation problem. So if I understand correctly you're looking for a front plate with 2 bridges, which should correspond to the 2 front eyelets. The question remains: why a Württemberg plate?

I couldn't agree with you more. I think that the person who resurrects endangered masterpieces has as much or even more merit than the person who buys a finished product in mint condition. In the first case, you really have to be passionate about the object. This means that you have to be...

I've never seen anything like it. You'd need a full-face photo to get a better idea. Is there a regimental marking inside? As the fittings are in nickel silver, the faceplate must be identical.

Yes, M1867 helmet, given the half-spherical shape of the shell, and the presence of the rear spine rib, with modification of the M1889 visor, and the M1894 modification of the side-post chinstrap attachments. Nothing abnormal to report.

Absolutely!!! Weissenburger was a manufacturer of tin-tipped helmets based in Stuttgart-Cannstatt, Württemberg. He built a completely original helmet (in 3 crimped parts, special tip with false rivet, fixing of the front plate by a single horizontal bridge-tunel in the centre, etc.). The...

Hello, Yes, at €600, it's a good price, especially with its beautiful Haarbusch. Your ancestor was a non-commissioned officer, and here we're talking about an officer. But you'll have an officer's helmet that matches your ancestor's hairstyle. The front plate will do, until you find a large...

It's the ‘Weissenburger’ tin helmet plate you're looking for.

That's right for 0fficiers, but the ‘Alter Art’ headdress was retained for ‘troop’ Eigentum (one-year contract).

There are also often regimental number stamps in the markers, but the ink disappears easily from the marker. Caution: The ‘felts’ had very thin (1mm2) post side keys because the arrowhead-shaped lug is in the middle.

I agree with that. The spiked helmet is complete, and in good condition. However, I don't like the French kepi. The B.H. general's kepi is a contemporary fantasy. That said, the spiked helmet and carrying case are worth much more than €300.

Incredible display, thanks for sharing. Cheers,

Beautiful!!! Too bad the S.O.S. is on another continent. But I know a few French collectors - dealers, who make the trip every year... not for leisure, but for the job.

Hello, Very pretty. Just one small correction: ---Chevauleger and Feld-Artillerie. ;) The M86/15 (16 for Bavaria) dismounted artillery helmet was identical to the M96/15 infantry helmet, with a point, or with a ball after April 1916.

Hello, In France, we often find helmets in felt, without the liner, which is a problem. Here the shell is in excellent condition, clean, the post sides are in very good condition, never touched. The missing parts are easy to find on the market (Prussian infantry spike, line eagle). However...