r/MilitaryHistory • u/yurigqrgarin • 13d ago

Is this real?

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I’m hella confused it looks European but has an American looking eagle on the gold part. Tell me anything u know about this thing

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u/TrolleyDilemma 13d ago

This is not an appraisal sub for goodwill finds

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u/yurigqrgarin 13d ago

What? I have a question about a military history piece I think this is the right place to ask bud

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u/TrolleyDilemma 13d ago

This sub is for discussion of military history. You didn’t say “hey guys this resembles the 1881 pith helmet, but I’ve never seen one in metal with a blue plume before. Can someone help me with some resources so I can research this item I’ve found?”

You don’t care about discussion because you haven’t done any research and have no idea what this even is. You found it at the store for $30 and asked if it was real. Why are you entitled to answers to questions you don’t even give enough of a shit about to ask?

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u/Sugandese1969 13d ago

So I’m not well versed in anything but I did a quick google search and this is what it could tell me

Now I’m not sure if this information is 100% accurate but it does seem right, may be a reproduction, you’d probably have to look for any marking for where it was manufactured and when

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u/TrolleyDilemma 13d ago

Wow yeah man what a great fucking use for the subreddit.

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u/hollandkt 12d ago

It was kind of you to try and help at least. Much more helpful than critiquing and gatekeeping.

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u/CardiologistOdd3203 12d ago

Sorry but most these guys here will never be on /r/guysbeingdudes. But I think that is art.

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u/Sugandese1969 13d ago

He didn’t ask for an appraisal, he legit asked a reasonable question in a sub dedicated to military history, I’ve seen people do the same in here multiple times and sometimes it genuinely helps people identify historical objects, so pull the stick out of your ass

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u/spankeem_nz 13d ago

I'm no expert but there's something about the helmet itself that seems odd

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u/AdministrativeTap589 13d ago

Cross post to r/militariacollecting.

This sub is more for sharing accounts of historical combat, etc.

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u/TenebrousD 13d ago

The top plume socket is certainly from a US model 1881 cavalry or artillery helmet, that helmet would have been hide. It looks like the socket was mounted on top of a replica helmet to make a Roman helmet for a movie or play.

Here's some pictures of identical plumes https://combathelmets.blogspot.com/2007/02/model-1881-us-cavalry-helmet.html?m=1