UBB.threads Forums Uniform & Accessories Imperial German Uniforms, Orders, and Decorations Help identifing a leather helmet

Need help with posting pictures on a leather combed helmet I just purchased. Can any one tell me how to attach pictures to these post.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Blademan59

Blademan,

Please send the photos to [email protected]

I'll see if I can lend a hand later today.

Best!

Bill

Well finally figured out how to post. Old age I guess!

Any help identifing this helmet, age, place of orgin, value, and how to repair if worth doing so.

Thanks again,

Blademan

Sorry can't help on what it is, but it is cool!

Kalvin,

Glad you figured it out, I was just getting ready to post your pics...

I'm not sure if this neat old helmet is even of German origin? I don't recognize the crest in the starburst at all? It may be from any of the European countries, which one I haven't the foggiest notion?

Time period I'd say 1800 to 1850, somewhere in there? One of our members who specializes in headgear might be able to shed more light on the subject for us and also tell you how to proceed with cleaning.

Thanks for sharing this with us, I hope you'll be sucessful.

Best!

Bill Warda

Bill,
Thanks for your help with identification and posting pictures.
Blademan

I am posting a better picture of the front plate. It has three crowns on it and think it could be Swedish and possible Danish. Your help appreciated.
Blademan

Found this helmet is from Denmark pre-1839. Here are some links for those interested:

http://www.fotw.net/flags/dk%29.html

http://www.heraldique-europeenne.org/Regions/Scandinavie/Danemark.htm

Thanks for all your help.

Blademan

Blademan,

It looks close but not a 100% match ... though, I think you're on the right track.

Best!

Bill

Bill,
Thanks for your input. The image on the first link isn't an exact match, but think the shield on the second link under the date 1809-1839 seems to be an exact match to me. It is for the Denmark King Frederick VI. I wonder if this is an Imperial Guard type helmet? Doesn't seem fancy enought for that though.
Thanks,
Blademan