Help in choosing a Pickelhaube

[pchwastiak]

Gentlemen

A person I know has a large pichelhaube collection that they are selling off.
The collection consists of about 20 + pichelhaulbes including those for artilliary, officers and various states etc.
My problem is I know practically nothing about pickelhaubes and need some help in deciding which one to possibly buy.
I was hoping someone could give me a few pointers as to what pichelhaulbs are the most desirable artilliary, infantry, officer, state (Oldenberg, Mechlenberg) etc.
This would help me narrow down what helmets to consentrate on and have a closer look at.
Once I pick a couple I am interetsted in I can take some photos and post them on the forum for comment.
From what I understand some are quite rare and I see this as a good opertunity to pick up a nice pickelhaulbe.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Regards
Peter

[Garder]

My best advice is to buy the one you like the most. You will be more happy with a helmet that you enjoy looking at every day, than a helmet that you know is rare but that just dosent "do it" for you.

As to most desirable I would say Cavalry then Infantry and last Artillery. But that is just my opinion, and I am sure some of the more experienced collectors can give you better advice. Also guard units tend to bring a premium.

[Adler 1]

Hi Peter,
In general the most desirable helmets are the metal cavalry helmets like Garde du Corps, Garde Reiter, Kurassier...
Of course this is a personal choice and will differ from person to person. Imo the most important things are:
- the condition must be very good to mint
- the helmet must be complete
- the helmet bust be 100% original and not put together
- regiment stamps are a bonus
- ...
I would first of all look things up in some reference books or on the internet, before purchasing a helmet.
Here are a few VERY good links:
www.kaisersbunker.com
www.pickelhauben.net
I hope this helps you a bit...

Adler 1

[pchwastiak]

Help with pickelhaubes

Gents

Thanks for replying to my request for help.
I will use what you have told me and start doing some reading and having a closer look at the helmets.
If I find one that I like I will take some photos and post them on the forum for review.

Regards
Peter

[madmax13]

Hello, I was wondering where your friend is selling off his
Pickelhaube's ?, cause I've got some extra cash to spend! I'm very interested! Looking to add a new Haube to the collection. Please let me know. You can also reach me at madmaxfalcigno@yahoo.com Thanks so much! ~MAX

[Tony & Kaiser]

My advice Peter, read what Karel wrote again. And then read it again.

Hi Peter,
In general the most desirable helmets are the metal cavalry helmets like Garde du Corps, Garde Reiter, Kurassier...
Of course this is a personal choice and will differ from person to person. Imo the most important things are:
- the condition must be very good to mint
- the helmet must be complete
- the helmet bust be 100% original and not put together
- regiment stamps are a bonus
- ...
I would first of all look things up in some reference books or on the internet, before purchasing a helmet.
Here are a few VERY good links:
www.kaisersbunker.com
www.pickelhauben.net
I hope this helps you a bit...

Adler 1

[PlaceOfBayonets]

I too would like a haub. A prussian infantry EM haub would do me fine is anyone knows of any for sale.

W.