gregM Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) This just arrived.A M1895 Prussion Infantry enlisted man's helmet. Edited November 16, 2008 by gregM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 wappen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dwyer Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Great, Greg! I see you finally took the plunge! :jumping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Great, Greg! I see you finally took the plunge! Yea--I've wanted one of these for years. There is nothing really noteworthy about this one except for the great detail in the front plate. That's what sold me on it and the price wasn't too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minen Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hi,Nice Helmet Is it complete, inside ?Is there a regimental marking ?Cheers.Stephan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Stephen,The original liner is still there however it is in VERY fragile condition. A couple of the earsare ripped. No draw string ect. The original leather wedges for the wappen are missing.The only marking is a 25? on the rear visor. It could be just a 25 or it could be part of a 252. 253, 259. Any help with this would be great. Edited November 16, 2008 by gregM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Marking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 It is in beautiful condition(not that I know anything about these). The stamp looks like it could be 253.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minen Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 The stamp looks like it could be 253.PaulPerhaps, but I don't think it's a regimental marking.Generally, there is a "JR" or "R" before or after numbers.Here, I don't know what it can be.Stephan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerookery Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Greg I put an idea/answer on the pickelhaube forum. seems to me it is consistent with the Rheinisch infantry regiments of IX Army Corps. Therefore I would vote that it is JR 25. 25R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Greg I put an idea/answer on the pickelhaube forum. seems to me it is consistent with the Rheinisch infantry regiments of IX Army Corps. Therefore I would vote that it is JR 25. 25RThanks for the additional info. and thank you for your help on the Pick-forum.This has been a great learning experience and a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minen Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Greg I put an idea/answer on the pickelhaube forum. seems to me it is consistent with the Rheinisch infantry regiments of IX Army Corps. Therefore I would vote that it is JR 25. 25RHi,25RYou are surely right !Stephan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hello!Nice Helmet. All the bestNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thank you all for the feedback :jumping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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buellmeister Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Greg, What a beautiful acquisition. I too, am on the hunt for a nice haube and hope to find one as nice as your's. Well Done!Regards,Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 15th Reserve Division then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Joel, Thanks. Mine is really in just above average condition. They can be found at fairly reasonable prices.It just takes a liitle patiance to find one that has'nt been messed with.Chris,Wouldn't that be "25th" reserve regiment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buellmeister Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 It just takes a liitle patiance to find one that has'nt been messed with.I agree! The hunt continues.. Someday, It will come.. Someday.. I have visions that I'll get a call from someone that just pulled one out of an undisturbed Doughboy's footlocker that needs a loving home.. Regards,Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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