Vet bring back WW1 German Baden pickelhauben and M16 "BF64" stahlhelm help!

[Discostu]

Hi all!

I am excited to have found these two WW1 German helmets, which came out of a Canadian veterans family collection with a bunch of other assorted medals, a WW1 German Iron cross and a WW2 dress bayonet.

The Steel helmet (M16?) has the original liner, chinstrap and is maker marked "BF64" on the interior by the chinstrap holder. The paint appears original and is dark green in color.

The pickelhauben has an interesting plate on the front (Baden?) and is in surprisingly good condition with nice leather and no damage or shrinking (there is a loose metal circular plate however, otherwise it is tight). The markings on the interior of the rim appears to be "54 1/2", "B.A. XIV" and "G.R.10 1916". The roundells on the size of the helmet appear to be painted yellow and white, does this signify a different division or military rank?

I was wondering if anyone could help me further identify these helmets, the markings and maybe give me an estimation of value- any help is greatly appreciated!

Cheers and thanks!

[C. Roelens]

The M16 helmet is original, however; has some issues. It appears in your pictures that the entire helmet has been cleaned inside and out, and, the leather has been treated. In one of your pictures you can also see that the liner pad cushion is missing, as well as both strings to secure it in place. The black drawstring is not original. Lastly, it appears the chinstrap was repaired with both brass and steel hardware.

The M15 Baden pickelhaube is marked to Grenadier Regiment 110. The rear visor is loose. The drawstring is not original. The kokarden may have been repainted. Otherwise, I think it looks good. Alan is very good with detailed descriptions on these, maybe he'll step in.

Chuck

[pzrwest]

Any reason why the metal disc was removed from the helmet? The pins would probably break off if the disc was to be put back

[Discostu]

Thanks for the help guys!

pzrwest The metal disk may have already been loose, when I bought the helmet it was in a box and when removed the disk simply fell out .