Adler 1 Posted August 21, 2013 Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) That’s a rather common enlisted man’s pickelhaube one would say at first sight… Well it’s not… It’s in fact a rare variation of the standard M94-97. The Artillerie didn’t adopt the ventilation system on the rear spine in 1894, as the Infanterie did. So, normally this model shouldn’t have the rear spine vent… But… it seems that just before the introduction of the M15 Pickelhaube a small number of Artillerie Pickelhauben were made with the rear spine vent. I don’t know if this was done to use up stock rear spines with vent or wether it was an attempt to standardize the metal parts. I beleive it was the first possibility, becaus the manufacturers must have known by then that the M15 was coming… Since this Pickelhaube is dated 1915, has factory made holes in the helmet shell to function as ventilation and there are no signs at all of replacing the rear spine, it’s obvious that this is one of those rare birds… Enjoy the pictures… Adler 1 Edited August 21, 2013 by Adler 1
Adler 1 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Posted August 23, 2013 Hmmm... nobody likes artillery pickelhauben ... Adler 1
Trooper_D Posted August 23, 2013 Posted August 23, 2013 Hmmm... nobody likes artillery pickelhauben ... Adler 1Au contraire! I am sure that I am not the only one who is - almost - lost for words at seeing such a wonderful example.I do have one question, however. You mention the distinctive nature of the 'rear spine vent'. I am having some difficulty understanding exactly what this is and where it is located so some clarification would be most welcome. Thank you in advance.
Adler 1 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) I do have one question, however. You mention the distinctive nature of the 'rear spine vent'. I am having some difficulty understanding exactly what this is and where it is located so some clarification would be most welcome. Thank you in advance. It's the little slider on top of the rear spine that runs over the back of the helmet. When you slide it down, a small opening in the spine comes free and air can stream into the helmet. In the helmetshell are a few holes just underneath the slider (only visible from the inside of the helmet)... Adler 1 Edited August 23, 2013 by Adler 1
Chris Boonzaier Posted August 23, 2013 Posted August 23, 2013 I must admit, I had no idea that the vents were regulated, I would have just thought those without were cheaper :-( Once again I learn something!
Hoss Posted August 24, 2013 Posted August 24, 2013 Hmmm... nobody likes artillery pickelhauben ... Adler 1 Not really infantry is where you see the fighting aaahhhh! Nice pickel thanks Karel something to be aware of. Eric
Trooper_D Posted August 24, 2013 Posted August 24, 2013 It's the little slider on top of the rear spine that runs over the back of the helmet. When you slide it down, a small opening in the spine comes free and air can stream into the helmet. In the helmetshell are a few holes just underneath the slider (only visible from the inside of the helmet)Spotted! Thanks for this fascinating information.
Adler 1 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Thank you for your comments gentlemen! Once again I learn something! That's what forums are about... I still learn every day... Adler 1 Edited August 26, 2013 by Adler 1
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