Pickelhaube is it repro ??

[Discus420]

I got caught up in the heat of an auction and purchased this Pickelhaube. I have wanted one of these for at least 20 years I remember when I was a kid back in the 60's my grandfather had one in the basement and we played with it like a toy not a clue what ever happened to it . So please I would like all the info I can get on this guy so I can start researching That is unless I made a hugh mistake and blew 500$ on a repro. Thanks for any help I appreciate it....

I can make out on the label the word Freiwillige I think that's German for Volunteer


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[nzef1940]

You have done very well, a scarce Garde haube to a one year volunteer.

Just missing the Garde star, see pics.

Here is mine to a similar unit, but an officer.

Well done

[Discus420]

You have done very well, a scarce Garde haube to a one year volunteer.

Just missing the Garde star, see pics.

Here is mine to a similar unit, but an officer.

Well done

Thanks for the info nzef1940 so your saying it should have the 4 stars going around the top like yours?

When would this have been issued? ww1 ? sorry Im pretty new at this...……...

[C. Roelens]

I would like to see a picture of both sides, and the entire liner system.

Chuck

[nzef1940]

No stars are for Officers only, your Haube is correct for an EM.

Pre WW1 private purchase.

Thanks for the info nzef1940 so your saying it should have the 4 stars going around the top like yours?

When would this have been issued? ww1 ? sorry Im pretty new at this...……...

[Discus420]

I would like to see a picture of both sides, and the entire liner system.

Chuck

I wish I could show you the liner system !! not much there

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[C. Roelens]

Appreciate the additional pictures. To answer your biggest concern, is it a repo, the answer is no. IMO, you did okay at $500.00.


I can't remember all the minute changes on the model year, so to me it could be a M1871/79, etc. You can get detailed information at www.kaisersbunker.com. I believe the Silver hardware would be for Eisenbahn (Railway) Troops? Everything looks correct too me, with exception to the method of securing the chinscales to the sides.


IMO, a good first pick... congrats.

Chuck

[Discus420]

Thanks guys I am going to list this in the E stand due to some money issue's so all this info will help a bunch