Latest E-bay find !
A very late War GDC in need of much tlc over the next few months. I will post a more detailed report after detailed analysis, but here is a brief summary:
Nickel-plated steel body; brass Adler; brass chinscales; silver-plated wappen that is very poorly stamped and very thin. One-piece pressed copper? centre wappen.
Cockades: Infantry / Artillery pattern - but appear to be original to the helmet judging by the condition of the nickel plate behind to the helmet shell. The remains of the chinscales appear to be shellac-cotton wrapped with a cardboard spine (not leather).
Liner mounting band is cardboard; traces of black leather sweatband and silk liner.
In conclusion, I think this is an example that shows the extremities of the use of substitute materials.
Comments welcome.
Regards,
Martin.