Quote from: mollinary on 02 February 2015, 11:56:00 AM
Agree with all the above. Some of the sources refer to the COs of Landwehr Regiments wearing the pickelhaube.

Mollinary

It would be plausible for the permanent cadres to wear line uniforms, I guess.

A curious fact that some of the learned members of the forum may be able to cast light on.  A surprising number of the early pickelhauben that come up for sale (including Saxon ones) have the White metal Landwehr cross superimposed on the eagle's breast, or in the case of the Saxons, on top of the Saxon Royal Arms. Suggestions? 

Mollinary

Recycled ex-regular headgear passed down to Landwehr to replace the soft cap?

It is interesting, although I think incorrect, that Irregular's 6mm Landwehr are modelled in greatcoat and pickelhaube. I use them just as winter line.

I suppose it is possible that these crosses were added to the pickelhauben when the soldier passed into the reserve. It is sometimes referred to as the Reserve Cross as well as the Landwehr cross.  Still, I would welcome more views.

Mollinary

Landwehr readopted the pickehhaube in 1881, prior to that they sported the Tshako from 1860. The topic of landwehr/reserve pickelhaubes can be pretty confusing but I figure the best description for the use of the landwehr cross can be found here http://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=541
Hope this helps shed some light on the issue.
-Pat