Posted 14 years ago
Trenchartman
(32 items)
Here is one of many helmets and hats I have in my collection of military items consisting mainly of trench art. I have had this for over 30 years now received it on my 13th birthday. It has the original hat box and cover. It is in great condition for its age. Not much else to say other than it is one of the neatest pieces in my collection of stuff. I have added a link as the first comment for additional pictures of the helmet.
Enjoy
Trenchartman
Here is the link again http://s1031.photobucket.com/albums/y372/trenchartman/Prussian%20Helmet/?albumview=slideshow
I like that helmet and the detail on the helmet is outstanding.
These are wonderful piece. A great cornerstone to any collection.
Do you have any other items.great piece
Yes I do have many various types of military items as well as other collectibles. I will be adding items weekly as I have time. This is really kind of fun to share my collection and see other peoples collection as well. Thanks for looking.
Trenchartman
Yes I feel the same way thanks for sharing
My wife asked me what the spike was for on top of helmet , I told her it was for when they made a charge at the enemy lines they would duck their heads and try to spear the opponent . For a while she believed me but I couldn't keep straight faceand now she's mad . Why do I do such things ? Jack
Jackofalltrades,
That is too funny. I don't think I could have kept a straight face either.
Thanks for looking
Trenchartman
I saw one just like this on antiques road show.There was papers inside helmet liner and It has markings there too they said.Not all but just thought I would tell you.trenchartman
Very cool! I have the same thing, differnt liner? Got mine for $10. Check it out, I just put it up on the site. are the leather liners earlier or later?
Dan
I am not sure which liner would be earlier
Super nice officer Pickelhaube, and you have a cover and carrying case as well. As far as the liners go most were leather, but this is an officer helmet, and most likely was a private purchase piece. By being a private purchase piece, he hed more options with the type of liner he wanted.