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An original unidentified American pickelhaube with a
"peace eagle" wappen. One report has this
helmet being similar to one used by the New Jersey Essex
Troop. No period picture has yet been connected. This
helmet has an issue liner, a metal visor trim, domes
studs, no pearl ring, and enlisted rear back spine.
However, the fittings on the helmet are not entirely
"made in Germany." In addition this
eagle looks at the olive branches and is a peace eagle.
The chin scales seemed to be similar to German chin
scales, but the rosettes are split brad and are totally
different. The liner is similar to a German liner,
but is slightly different. The spike base is
totally different. The leather helmet itself
appears to be in 1871 type model. There are no
cockades. Look specifically at the vent hole in
the spike base. It is very rough and punched out.
A picture shows the
rear spine, the trichter, and the rear visor, which is
quite elongated similar to an 1871 pattern helmet.
There was a period
postcard type picture that accompanied this
helmet.
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