My sons helmet
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Sandmann
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Hello Hamblin and welcome to the Forum.
Unfortunately, this is a reproduction. If you compare it with photos of original helmets, you will quickly recognize that the quality of the parts is very bad. I first thought the shell might be original, but the liner is made from the wrong leather. That’s why I think the complete helmet is an artificial aged reproduction. Sorry for the bad news
Unfortunately, this is a reproduction. If you compare it with photos of original helmets, you will quickly recognize that the quality of the parts is very bad. I first thought the shell might be original, but the liner is made from the wrong leather. That’s why I think the complete helmet is an artificial aged reproduction. Sorry for the bad news
Kaiser Wilhelm II
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More effort seems to have been placed into making this than many other fakes commonly seen, but still sadly a poor reproduction at first sight.
Sandmann
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Due to several fake helmets I would say he’s a fraudster. I’m really sorry for your son. Next tell him to ask for advice here before buying. It’s difficult to evaluate if a pickelhaube is original or fake for beginners. We are all passionate collectors and help free of charge. We also have a code of honor and don’t snatch helmets away if questions are asked about it here. Each of us started small and I also bought my first helmets after consulting with a collector from this forum at the time. With the prices for such helmets, it’s better to be sure.
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Thank You for your advice, I will return the helmet to the seller. He was very abrupt when I questioned him about it. Just one more thing do people sell in here on the forum?
Peter B
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Yes they do. Check here:
www.pickelhaubes.com
Keep in mind this shows all items including long sold ones but the most recent ones are at the top.
Pickelhauben & Parts For Sale
List any Pickelhauben or parts you are selling here.
www.pickelhaubes.com
Keep in mind this shows all items including long sold ones but the most recent ones are at the top.
Two fine collectors run a web site Age of Kings. Randy and Remy are wonderful guys and 100% honest. Have a look.
ageofkingsmilitaria.com
Age of Kings Militaria - German and French military antiques of the pre 1918 era
German and French military antiques of the pre 1918 era
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I will take a look, what do you think of this helmet and it’s value?Two fine collectors run a web site Age of Kings. Randy and Remy are wonderful guys and 100% honest. Have a look.
Age of Kings Militaria - German and French military antiques of the pre 1918 era
German and French military antiques of the pre 1918 era
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gino1
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Dear, as a beginner I would advise you to buy some good books, there are quite a few, I also remember my first weeks when I was scouring the internet for my first pickelhaube, there are some for sale but think before you start I would say, do not rush because your first purchase is usually a bad one, patience will certainly be rewarded
CLOVIS 57
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Welcom to the forum. 
When I started collecting militaria in 1965, there was nothing to learn about it. Today, there are fantastic books, there's the internet, and especially forums like this one. Don't hesitate to ask questions here before you buy. We're here to help.
When I started collecting militaria in 1965, there was nothing to learn about it. Today, there are fantastic books, there's the internet, and especially forums like this one. Don't hesitate to ask questions here before you buy. We're here to help.
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Thank you, I like the helmet for sale on this site it’s the baden m15, I think it would be a perfect first for my son what do you think?
Thank you I will, but I’m quite enjoying this forum at the moment. My son is really into ww1 militaria and has been for years so my first purchase will be for him.
coert65
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The Baden M15 for sale here on the forum is a good one, and original.
I think your son would be delighted to have it !
Thank you, I really should have came here first but dident even think about it until I had purchased the other helmet.
Thank you again
coert65
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Well my friend, when I first started collecting pickelhauben, I also made the same mistakes as you did.Thank you, I really should have came here first but dident even think about it until I had purchased the other helmet.
Thougt my haubes were great, but they were bogus. But I stayed on, and learned from my mistakes.Like you did.
You did the good thing joining us here.
We are all collectors, and we will help you out. It is what this forum is about you know. Stick around ,and ask questions, you will alway,'s get an honest answer .
Regards,Coert.
Thank you