dusmif Posted 23 November , 2016 Share Posted 23 November , 2016 Hi, I am new to this forum and this is my first post, I collect WW1 and WW2 firearms, flintlocks and swords, I have a small collection of the Iron Cross from 1813 to 1957. Having said that, I stared to collect Pickelhaubes and I am new to this hobby, so I need some help from members that are more informed than me, which I will appreciate very much. Now for my first question, I found this Pickelhaube for sale which I like but there is this chinstrap that I am not comfortable with, as I see it it is too loose from the body. It is normal to find Pickelhaubes with a chain like this please? Thank you for any replies. Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajan Posted 28 November , 2016 Share Posted 28 November , 2016 Hi Dusmif, And welcome to the GWForum! I am not a pickelhaube person, but the strap looks fine to me - it certainly has that 'worn' look! If you don't have any joy here you might want to try http://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/ as that is dedicatd to these things. Trajan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusmif Posted 30 November , 2016 Author Share Posted 30 November , 2016 On 11/28/2016 at 15:15, trajan said: Hi Dusmif, And welcome to the GWForum! I am not a pickelhaube person, but the strap looks fine to me - it certainly has that 'worn' look! If you don't have any joy here you might want to try http://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/ as that is dedicatd to these things. Trajan Thank you Trajan for your advice.much appreciated. Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajan Posted 1 December , 2016 Share Posted 1 December , 2016 What is the wappen on this? I am guessing Prussian? Does it have any internal markings? Trajan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusmif Posted 4 December , 2016 Author Share Posted 4 December , 2016 The helmet is not mine, so I do not have access to it, sorry. But here is photo taken form the dealer site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 4 December , 2016 Share Posted 4 December , 2016 All information is on the dealer's website about this helmet... It is a model 1844, which was even prehistoric in WW1 terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajan Posted 4 December , 2016 Share Posted 4 December , 2016 Ye Gods! That is indeed an ancient piece! An artillery pickelhaube with the highest ball I have ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted 4 December , 2016 Share Posted 4 December , 2016 Hello! The "ball" was introduced September 19, 1844. Very nice hat!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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