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Pre-WWI Helmet (I think) Help Identify?


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Hi. I was buying some stuff from a fellow collector that is looking to lighten his load. He offered me this helmet but neither of us have any clue what it is. If anyone can help identify a country or time period (or both!!!) that would be great. Just need something I can research off of. So far I think it may be an Italian open face sallet but don't know a time period or if I'm right.

It looks like it has age but someone cleaned it to death at some point. Also, the repair/patch is interesting. Any info anyone can provide to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. I didn't want to full this with too many photos so I have the first two and then the rest as links.  Thanks for looking.

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Yes you could be right Tony,

Nice helmet but to ascertain the maker and the era could be difficult. I think around that area at least? It has the cross on the front which could well be part of Saladin's army that conquered Jerusalem?

Please let us know what you find out and thanks for showing us on MCN.

Best to you Desert Rat

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