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I was able to remove the sticker without any problem. The glue seemed to be very old and it almost fell off. I have taken some pictures of the inside to the helmet and was wondering if anyone could help me a translation. Also what are the straps for inside of the helmet box? Thanks

Can someone give me some kind of value? I know that without having it in hand it is a guess, but I am trying to find out how I did.

I have been having this 1916 stahlhelm for a few months now and can not make out the makers code. It is lightly stamped and looks like a capital L followed by a lower case j or t. The L could also be a capital I with a period next to it. The letters are followed by I believe 86. Stamped in...

I can not tell if it is fiber or leather. The outside does not appear to be leather, but from the inside it does. I had stopped by a local antique store and bought a nice stahlhelm 1916 that had just walked in. I went to the other local antique store and showed him the 1916. He tells me that...

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I collect Japanese WWII, but was offered this helmet for sale. What concerns me is its condition. It is in its original box, which is lined with the same material as the inside of the helmet. Can someone please give me some insite. Thanks in advance.