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A standard Prussian Reserve Officer with the correct FR
wappen and landwehr cross. However there is a mixture of
pre war type gilding and mid war cheaper metals.
The Wappen is very detailed and fire gilded,
the landwehr cross exceptionally detailed. The chin
scales are a non magnetic dull metal reminiscent of
zinc. Perhaps at one time this was gilded and the
gilding fell away. Further investigation will find
the front visor and rear spine are made of the same non
magnetic dull gray metal. The rosettes are gilt in
color.
The most interesting part of the helmet is the highly
polished magnetic steel spike neck and base. The pearl
ring and stars are gilt in color. The spike itself does
not unscrew and is gilt in color. I repeat however that
the base and neck are magnetic highly polished steel.
The liner is well worn but in place of the leather
sweatband there is some sort of oil cloth instead of
leather.
What is the conclusion? A parts challenged
officer's helmet. The steel parts are most
interesting.
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