WW1 German Jager Zu Pferde Helmet 1916

An untouched 1916 dated lobster tailed 'Metalhelme' of the Jager-zu-Pferde with nickel silver fittings & curved M1894 chinscales in brass denoting wear by Regiments 1 to 4 & 7 .
The Model 1905 Jager zu Pferde helmet was made of blackened steel with nickel silver fittings except for the chinscales which were , in most cases, of tombak . This new pattern of helmet carried a Dragoner pattern eagle Wappen with the characteristic upswept wings . Both cockades are of the correct larger 63mm Kurassier pattern for other ranks with , in this instance, the tombak chinscales denoting Regts 1 to 4 & 7 . Other regiments had distinctive differences such as blackened chinscales or all tombak fittings very different to here.Internally the underside of the front lip is painted in green with a deluxe type square tongued leather liner which points towards the wearer being an NCO/One year volunteer. in excellent order & a version that can be encountered along with its rounded tongues counterpart. To the dome of the shell is a the manufacturer mark 'DAMASCHKE' & DATE 1916 this being one of the last produced.
A quite excellent untouched & unmessed with piece of Imperial German cavalry headgear & probably one of the best examples that you are likely to ever encounter.

Code: 14229