Prussian "FWR" Grenadier Enlisted Helmet Model 1860

Prussian “FWR” Grenadier Regiments EM helmet Model 1860. From the New England Collection. Heavy square visored black lacquered older pattern helmet with brass trim. The helmet body has good form and firm stitching. Exterior lacquer shows age but has no damage or lacquer loss. No extra holes in helmet body. The interior has a black dyed leather EM style liner that is in good shape. Inner visors plain but do not have legible markings. The frontplate is the Prussian Heraldic eagle with the monogram FWR in the center of the eagle’s chest.

Older pattern crossed spike base with round stud retainers. The spike has been repaired at base with solder (see photos). Both retainers and frontplate are secured to the helmet with special looped nuts (see photos) that were used exclusively in older pattern helmets. Flat chinscales on screw rosettes. Large Prussian single cockade. This helmet was the most common spiked helmet used during the Franco-Prussian War. Fine representative of 1870-71 era helmet. Bargain Priced