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    Reserve Officer Jaeger zu Pferde Regiment 8-13 Helmet

    Hello,

    Here's a helmet I got lucky acquiring this past November at a sleepy auction that I took a chance and drove 240 miles in order to attend in Kansas City, Missouri.

    Worn by a Reserve Officer for Jaeger zu Pferde Regiment 8 through 13.

    The fluted spike, spike base, and the top ring on the neck of the spike are tombac color.

    Underside of front visor is lined in fine green color calfskin. Underside of back lobster tail visor is covered in a creme color velvet cloth.

    The calfskin sweatband has been torn at some point of time, and someone in the past did a fairly good job of stabilizing the tear line, which also helps to hide the tear somewhat.

    I also had to replace a missing domed split brad on one side of the front visor, and I found a domed threaded screw for one that was missing from the spike base.

    Best Regards,

    Alan
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    #2
    WOW!! That's a beauty Alan! Well done!

    Chuck

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      #3
      Many thanks Chuck, I appreciate it!

      I was very fortunate that there were no collectors there bidding against me on the helmet, only a couple of antiques dealers/resellers. I was also fortunate that the auctioneer did not have things listed on-line for bidding. I had to be there in person, and he did not take absentee bids either. The other great thing was that I got to eat some excellent K.C. BBQ after I bought the helmet, before I headed back home.

      Best Wishes,

      Alan

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        #4
        Hi Alan, what a beauty! Congrats! Cheers, Tom

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          #5
          Thanks for your kind words Tom, I appreciate it!

          Best Wishes,

          Alan

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            #6
            Very nice helmet!

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              #7
              Very nice spike helmet Officers 100% original.

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                #8
                It seems you had all the luck that day… well done!


                Adler 1

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                  #9
                  Great new addition to your collection, Alan.
                  Congratulations.

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                    #10
                    Great looking addition. [emoji106] Not going to the SOS this year so I will see you in 21.


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                      #11
                      A Beauty Alan.


                      Jerry

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                        #12
                        Thanks to everyone for your very nice comments, I appreciate it!

                        Best Wishes,

                        Alan

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                          #13
                          Great helmet Alan!!!
                          Bob
                          www.collectortocollectormilitaria.com

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                            #14
                            Beautiful helmet

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                              #15
                              Thanks BobI & Bob for your nice comments, I appreciate it!

                              Best Wishes,

                              Alan

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