Hello folks. Trotted this one out yesterday for a quick photo-op. Picked it up over the summer from a local estate. I had to have both of the large loops and one of the smaller ones (on the star-left side from rear) replaced / re-soldered as they were missing, but now it's presentable / mount-able again. As it appears to be made entirely of nickel silver, I'm assuming that it's for a pre-war or more of an officers type application? Thanks.
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It appears to be an enlisted Guard Ulan's Wappen. The eagle looks like a model 1915 steel version. If so, I question whether the guard star is original to the Wappen as I have never seen a 1915 guard Ulan eagle with an original star. They were cut for stars but don't seem to ever have had them attached.Comment
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Hi, and thanks for your comment. Well, considering where I got them, a totally NON-collector / dealer source, I highly doubt that they were "married". Not to mention they fit together perfectly, are made of the exact same material, etc. I personally do not believe it's steel, as there is absolutely NO sign of any rust anywhere. I believe this insignia to be plated brass, or nickel silver, etc. At the very least, a non-ferrous metal. The "stained" areas on the obverse photo are a result of the flash, and indicative of where the metal was heated during the loop re-soldering. In person, this is hardly noticeable. Thx!Comment
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Easy to check. Will a fridge magnet stick to it?Comment
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Good point! Let me see.....NOPE. Totally non-magnetic.Comment
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Here's one of the Garde Ulanen Regt. Nr. 1 with the silver eagle...
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Thanks! BEAUTIFUL helmets, by the way!Comment
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Another 2 G.U.R.
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Dare I say I am very impressed w/ these helmet presentations! Thanks again for sharing.Comment
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