Baden Pickelhaube Assistance

[Edward]

Picked up this Baden pickelhaube in Rastatt, Germany over 40 years ago. Could anyone tell me what the helmet is branched to (Pioneer)? I do know that it is an Reservist helm. The chinscales are brass as are the stars on the top. All the other fittings are silver. The cockades are Baden. Thanks in advance.

[Edward]

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[Edward]

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[ww1czechlegion]

Hello,

Looks like Baden Pioneer Batallion #14 Reserve Officer.

But the chinscales looked curved, however, and not flat which would not be correct for Pioneer. Maybe I am not seeing the chinscales correctly.

Best Regards,

Alan

[Edward]

Thanks for the reply and information. I had another look at the scales. Also, checked on-line for similar references and from them would say that the scales are of the flat type refered to. Not %100 certain though. Further commments would be appreciated.

[ww1czechlegion]

I had another look at the scales. Also, checked on-line for similar references and from them would say that the scales are of the flat type referred to.

Looking at the front photo, further back on the chinscales they looked to me like they might be curved for mounted troops, but it might just be the way I'm looking at the photo.

If the chinscales are flat as you say, then the helmet is definitely a Baden 14th Pioneer Batallion helmet.

It looks like a very nice helmet, congratulations! You did well picking it up 40+ years ago, and have taken good care of it.

Best Regards,

Alan

[ROBB]

Very nice PH I love the Baden Griffin . Rob

[Jleb2]

As the others have said, a very nice helmet in great shape, congrats

James

[Adler 1]

A very nice one indeed!

Adler 1