Mecklenburg Dragoon Regiment 17 Officer

[cptbob]

This is my pickup from the Jim T auction. It is a little beat-up, but I've been looking for one for about 3 years and I like it. It has an interesting metal piece inside (presumably for strength) that has 4 arms that extend down and attach to the shell. I really like the wappen.

 

[cptbob]

Interior photos

 

[Kaiser Wilhelm II]

Beautiful Helmet.

 

[KAGGR#1]

Interior photos
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A very nice one
Steve

 

[Jeff R]

Congrats Bob! I have an IR91 officer with the same patented support piece for the parade busch - it's a very robust version of that sort of thing.

 

[Peter B]

Great helmet.

 

[Sandmann]

Beautiful helmet, congratulations Bob. I love it

 

[seagull]

Wonderful example Bob, wish my small collection was as "beat up" as that one!

 

[KAGGR#1]

My Mecklenburg Dragoons are enlisted examples
Steve

 

[ccj]

It’s a beauty

 

[cptbob]

Thanks all!

 

[Naprawiacz]

The most important thing is that you made your dream come true. Congratulations on your item. I have the same mounting plate.

 

[Khukri]

Such a fine Helm-thank you for sharing.
-Ludwigslust. Been there.
One of four Kavallerie Regts that stormed at Halen. A small town at the River Ghete. 47 miles NW of Lìège. August 12th 1914. "The Battle of the Silver Helmets".
-Attacking Belgian Artillery positions. Finding Belgian Cyclists and dismounted Lancers and Guides on their route. Artillery and Machineguns.
-So many stories to tell.
Starting with the painting showing the Charge by the Leib Eskadron of the 1.Großherzoglich Mecklenburgisches Dragoner Regiment Nr.17. Led by Rittmeister von Kalnein.