Recent content by Eric

Hi Gus, thank you for your advice,might look into a neutral wax to apply(small test area)but will avoid oil.The leather is dry and brittle in places so I am keeping it away from heat and light. Regards Eric

Hi All, Just thought I'd post some pictures of my latest find,and at the same time ask for ideas/advice on preserving/conserving the leather holster.And maybe some info on maker/year the holster is stamped H.R but markings on beilpicke head are worn and shallow stamped(has been in regular use it...

Hi Gus, Thank you for your input,I think it shall be left in its present condition it has already had a coating of WD40 on it from the person I brought it off on ebay and only a few traces of paint are left on it.For this as my first stahlhelm I now feel quite honoured as I thought it was a...

Hi All,finally managed to sort picture sizes hope these are better for you.As you can see the helmet is lacking its paint and has surface rust but is still good and solid,what is the best thing to do for its preservation ?,as this is the 1st helmet I have brought and do not really know what is...

Hi All,thank you all for your views.I'm trying to upload larger photos but keep getting thumb nails hopefully will get this sorted after a call for help to a friend.Cheers Eric

Hello All,I had all ready posted this in general discussion,but removed it due to bad wording and the thought that this should be the place to post it.I have looked at other post and think that it is a 'square dip' could someone tell me if I'm correct or not.The shell is stamped ET62 it is solid...