Hessen168
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Greetings and thanks for letting me in the group. I have an interest in Imperial Hessen militaria and I recently acquired two helmets from a friend. Being a novice collector to these things, and even though I've done research and stuff, I didn't realize there was so many variations of these pickelhauben. I acquired a Hessian artillery officer and what I believe to be a 1915 enlisted. The chin scales throw me I was assuming that was for NCOs, but I was informed that's not always correct. Chin scales are not indicative of rank.
Neither one of these helmets has any unit markings, maker's marks, or owner's name.
Perhaps you fine gentleman can enlighten me to what I have. I would also appreciate a ball park value.
Neither one of these helmets has any unit markings, maker's marks, or owner's name.
Perhaps you fine gentleman can enlighten me to what I have. I would also appreciate a ball park value.