My Pickelhaube's collection

[Klaus O.]

Here is a picture of the Pickelhauben displayed in my cabinet...

ciao,

Claudio

[Tony & Kaiser]

if I should buy some more, I will be looking for quality and good conditions.

Claudio

Wise advice, too bad most people do not follow it. Your examples are superb. Beautiful.

[Dave Mosher]

I am guessing you will be needing a saxon officer to complete the 4 kingdoms...and then it's off to the grand dutchies.......

Well done

Dave

[Klaus O.]

Dave,

You just read my mind... actually I was looking in Kube's last auction for a Saxon Infantry Pickelhaube... there was one that tempted me




Los 1484 Sachsen, Offiziershelm in der Form ab 1897 aus dem 1. (Leib-)Grenadier-Regt. Nr. 100, Dresden.
Fiber, mit versilberten Beschlägen, das Wappen auf dem hochgewölbten Stern vergoldet.
Kpl. mit Schuppenketten und Kokarden, Helles Seidenfutter, nur geringe Altersspuren. (7244)

Z 2 EUR 2.500.-

As you can see the starting price was quite steep , therefore I didn't bid on it. Anyway I am more than sure that Kube sold it for more than that. I also would need a Badener Pickelhaube... but I am patient ... sooner or later there will be one for me, too!

Ciao,

Claudio

[mravery]

spikes

Claudio

I tend to be a cloth (uniform) kind of guy.... But these spikes always catch my eye...

Wonderful collection and great display !

Thanks for posting them...

Cheers
Mark

[Brian S]

Pure quality, nice collecting.

[jeremiahcable]

Awsome!!

Claudio, congrats on the great headgear! Your collection is a perfect example of what to strive for. Thanks for sharing!

Jeremiah

[Theodor]

What a collection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!! Can only dream for such beauties!!!

[Klaus O.]

Thank you all for your nice words! BTW, I just purchased the Saxon Helmet shown by me some replies back... As soon as I'll get it I'll post some pictures of it.

Ciao,

Claudio

[WWIIBuff]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Claudio,

Wow that is an AWESOME display. I collect 3rd Reich, but for sheer beauty, I don't think there is anything 3rd Reich that compares to your collection.

Can you recommend a good source for quality Picklehaubes?

Thanks
John

[Klaus O.]

John,

Thanks for your compliments!

There're several dealers and auction houses where you could buy some nice pickelhaube from, but I would first get some references books, ask aroung, go to shows and inspect some original headgears.

Here are some dealers (I don't necessararly shop there, because of the high prices):

- Weitze, he has always a large selection of Imperial headgear, maybe the most knowledgable dealer on this subject.
- Rittermeister, I never bought stuff there... to pricey for me!
- sometimes also German dealers like Niemann or Baldes are offering these helmets, but they are not really "specialized" in Pickelhauben

Action houses:

- Auction's House Jan Kube, Sugenheim, Germany http://www.kube-auktionen.de/haupt.html
- Hermann Historica, München, Germany
http://www.hermann-historica.com/d/index-d.htm
- Zeige, Auction house, Hamburg Germany
http://www.zeige.com/index2.html

Sometimes you can find nice helmets on German Ebay, but be very careful. I was pretty angry when I saw a beautiful (and rare) Jäger Tschako (officer) and I could bid from my working place, because the internet connection was down.

Good hunt!

Ciao,

Claudio

[Deruelle]

Hello Claudio,

What a beautiful collection . I love it. It is possible for you to post photos of your imperial medals ? Thanks a lot.

Salutations de France

Christophe

[Klaus O.]

Dear Christophe,

Almost all my bars have been posted on this very forum: just make a search (medal bar, claudio ortelli) and you will find them right here.

Cordialement... salutations de l'Espagne d'un suisse qui vive à l'étranger...

Ciao,

Claudio

[Klaus O.]

my newest pickelhaube

Dear forumites,

I just got this Saxon Offiziershelm, (Leib-)Grenadier-Rgt. Nr. 100, from Kube. It's quite a rare Elite regiment. What do you think?

I think it's quite a nice helmet; the only thing that bothers me a bit is the cocardes; are they Offizier's quality?

ciao,

Claudio

[stogieman]

Nice helmet, but I think you're right..

.. the kockades don't look quite right and/or matching the quality of the rest of the piece. the chin scales give me pause, but I'm not sure why?? Tony, dave, you guys out there?