This monumental, two volume set, several years in preparation, includes over 400 color photographs, illustrations and period images from the finest collections in the United States and Europe. For the first time, collectors will see a comprehensive full color photographic lexicon picturing helmets from every unit of the Imperial German Army of 1914. Many of the photographs exhibit helmets of such rarity that they have never been seen outside a select group of advanced collectors. Carefully selected, each photograph and illustration affords the reader information not to be found elsewhere. Presented in a clear and easy to understand format, the detailed text covers evolution of the Pickelhaube from 1842 until 1918, helmet nomenclature, front plates of the Active, Reserve and Landwehr regiments, and identification tables for officer and other ranks helmets. Without a doubt, these are the most extensive and comprehensive books on this subject ever published in English. The information presented here will make this book essential for the novice and advanced collector, military historian and restorer.
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Best helmet book reviewed by Colonel J's,
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This review is from: Spiked Helmets Of Imperial Germany: Infantry Regiments - Pioneer Battalions - General Officers (Hardcover)
If you are an imperial helmet collector, this should be the very first book you should buy. It is well laid out in English, and is a teaching volume. It offers for the collector, text and pictures comparing different types of helmets and the evolution of it that is not laid out in any other book. Bowman tried to do it several decades ago, and failed. The author here has succeeded in spades. A humble man, he starts off with a quote "A complete and absolutely correct study of spiked helmets is impossible to do. There will always be corrections to be made in holes to fill. Many thanks for your understanding." So yes, there are mistakes and yes there are holes, but considering it is only the first volume. It is tremendous. Volume 1 of what is to be at least three volumes. This one covers Infantry Regiments, Pioneer Battalions and General Officers. The book is 256 pages long, hardback and contains pictures that you just don't see elsewhere. The chapter breakdown is chapter one: The Story of the German Spiked Helmet. Chapter 2 : Helmets of the Reserve and Landwehr Troops. Chapter 3: Parade Plumes. Chapter 4: General Officers, General Staff, Adjutants, And Aid de Camp. Chapter 5 Imperial German Infantry Regiments. Chapters 6 Imperial German Pioneer Battalions.Appendix A. is a regulation for officers and medical officers of 1911. Appendix B. Lists the Infantry Regiments of 1914. Appendix C. Is the Regulations Related to the Evolution of the Spiked Helmet. Appendix D. Pioneer battalions. The book is 6 x 9 in layout, so not the coffee table size of other Schiffer works. Much of the book consists of pictures of helmets, one per page and dominates the central section of the book the organization of the helmet layout and the completeness is wonderful. The printing of the photography leaves a lot to be desired. You really get the impression that the color separation was poor. It is difficult at times to tell the difference between silver and gilt. Knowing the huge problems the author had with quality control, I can understand a frustration here. There are certain items in this book that are absolutely invaluable. Appendix C. by itself is amazingly valuable. Appendix Ais translated into English and considerably shortened from the original, but still provides a wonderful resource of the regulation. The discussion of Parade plumes in Chapter 3 is unique in itself. There is a side-by-side lay down of officer and enlisted helmets-- -- this is extremely useful for less experienced collectors. Lots to find here, and loads to learn whether you are an advanced collector or a beginner, this is the book to buy.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Marvelous Pickelhaube Primer,
By Tom Jr (Jackson Township, New Jersey; United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spiked Helmets Of Imperial Germany: Infantry Regiments - Pioneer Battalions - General Officers (Hardcover)
As an amateur collector of pickelhauben and painter of 19th century German toy soldiers for years, I found this book stuffed with valuable information that I wish I had known long ago.Given to me as a present for my birthday, this is a detailed yet easy to navigate reference, and I keep it close at hand. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is, as another reviewer stated, the color printing of the plates appears to be off.... In particular, the "silvers" of Pioneer helmets, do not look silver.... Disappointing.... Perhaps they will correct the color printing in a later printing.... Please! None the less, it is a terrific book. I highly recommend this book for the pickelhaube collector and toy solder painter. TFJr
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Research, some errors, color off.,
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This review is from: Spiked Helmets Of Imperial Germany: Infantry Regiments - Pioneer Battalions - General Officers (Hardcover)
I would like to just add to Mr. Robinson's excellent review with some collector concerns.The amount of work invested in a book of this type is staggering and the author must first be applauded for an excellent research resource. The appendicies are indeed excellent and the work regarding War Loan helmets is interesting and fun to read. However, the publisher could have been MUCH more careful with some of the technical aspects of the volume. For example, some Stadts Kokarden (cockades) are in error (Bavaria for example). Also, the color is off in many of the plates, giving the impression that many images have yellowed or lost their contrast. For example, many of the Model 1915 'gray trim' helmets appear to be either rusted or brass, which is not the case. One could compare the photo on page 125, which shows an accurate color plate for an M15, while page 143's looks as if it is a sepia tone print. To the authors great credit, he dedicated a chapter to parade plumes, many of which are mixed up and sold with the wrong helmet at shows and in on line auctions. Unfortunately, the color is an issue again. The otherwise beautiful and breathtaking white (black, red) feather plumes of General's helmets are more orange due to poor color registration. One of the most impressive aspects of the spiked helmet, sometimes called a 'Pickelhaube', is the contrast between the metal furniture and its body, or 'shell' and true color is important, especially to the novice collector who must navigate today's market flooded with replicas, improperly assembled helmets and all out fakes. I was disappointed NOT in the scholarship of this book, but the lack of care displayed by the publisher in gaining true color and sharp images. I can recommend this volume as a very interesting and 99.9% accurate guide, but not as a color reference. If it is intended as a reference at shows and auctions by the collector, I'd suggest the novice collector do some research as to true colors of trim and such, making notes on the pages, so as not to be mistaken by the color represented by the image.
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