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These and other memorabilia were favorites of many veterans from the post war period, for those who could afford such luxuries in the Weimar Republic. Very nice piece. Congratulations on finding one. Best regards John

Great discussion about the 88th Infantry Regiment pickelhauben. I especially appreciate information about care and preserving the helmets pre-1914, and the pros and cons of cleaning them today. It is great to see so many examples owned by forum members.Thanks for the time everyone has taken to...

Very clever idea for displaying multiple pieces of headgear and a single uniform. Thank you for the detailed drawings for the floating pickelhaube. Best regards John

Steve Your collection is very amazing and in fantastic condition. Thank you for posting ! Best regards John

Amazing and truly an inspiration for all collectors. Best regards John

Very nice example of a true ersatz pickelhaube! Thank you for the great photos. Best regards John

Steve, thank you for posting that amazing GFR M15, it is in amazing condition and well marked. Glen, thank you for the history of the commander who awarded the document to Bolze was his company commander and being the battalion commander. You both added additional perspective on the soldier’s...

Frank DITTO, Best regards John

Steve Thank you for sharing your photos from the past. Truly top shelf collection. Best regards John

Krist That sounds like a good plan, but I would recommend placing cotton linen between the helmet and the styrofoam form. The chemical on the form could damage the 126 year old leather. Best regards John

Congratulations Amy, Fantastic “Old Soldier”! Thank you for sharing this new addition to your collection. Best regards John

Krist, Welcome to the forum, and fantastic detailed and clear photos of your first pickelhaube. The pictures have helped the experienced members to provide you useful insights. My only recommendation is to place your helmet on something that will keep the helmet from resting on the visors, that...

Fantastic thread, besides the Pickelhauben I saw in the local American Legion on Memorial Days, the helmets featured in All Quiet on the Western Front and Hogan’s Heroes hocked me on Pickelhauben since the early 1960s. It was not until the mid to late 80 that I could afford to obtain examples...

Giorgio, Fantastic detailed pictures of a rare and nicely preserved Pickelhaube. Thank you for sharing your wonderful addition to your collection. Best regards John

Peter, Cool display of WWI grouping. I especially like the Prussian Wappens behind the French Helmets. Thanks for posting. Best regards John

Hello All, Thanks to Brian, during SOS 2024; I was able to add a Garde Füsilier Pickelhaube to Gefreiter Alexander Bolz's Iron Cross 2nd Class Award Document. Many thanks again to Brian for this paricular Imperial German Pickelhaube but most importantly for maintaining this great website. Best...

Clovis Fantastic work bringing life back in to this Pickelhaube. Thank you for sharing this with us. Best regards John

Great thread and appreciate the information! Best regards John

Coert Sorry to hear about your tough situation. I hope things work out for you. Good Luck John

Mike Great thread. It got all of us thinking outside the box. The lion lead me to think it was a Bavarian Pickelhaube. Best regards John