Recent content by JohnS3rd

Giorgio Your GFR is truly fantastic example and well marked. Thank you for the pictures of the stamping and parts of the Pickelhaube. Best regards John

Kris, Very interesting and cool helmet! Thanks for the pictures of it. Best regards John

Sanders, Looks like you have picked up a great looking OR unit marked helmet; it fits in nicely with your other Bavarian Pickelhauben. Thanks for sharing. Best regards John

Sandy Thank you for sharing this wonderful addition to you collection. I appreciate the amount of information about the Pickelhaube’s specifications and photos. Best regards John

Brian, Thank you so very much for providing this tutorial on this helmet, the detailed pictures are fantastic. I look forward to seeing the finished product. Best regards, John

Very nice M15 and not often seen with unit marked. Congratulations Best regards John

Brian and Ron Thank you for the conversation on thread and needles. Best regards John

Peter Welcome to the forum, folks here are always willing to provide feedback and advice. There is a wealth of information for you to go through as well. Best regards John

Good to know that they are firemen helmets. Thanks John

Brian Thank you for the tips, I was already wonder about using beeswax but didn’t think about moving the needle along the thread as you stitch the helmet. I’ve been using period thread. I will put your tips to work. Best regards John

Brian, I have been having problems with the thread breaking during stitching. What type of thread and needles do you use? Thanks John

Brian Thank you again about the variations related to Pickelhaube construction. Best regards John

Wojtek et al Thanks for some ideas to use to replace the wood strips in Private/Officers silk liners.The hi tack glue for repair the silk looks like a viable solution also. 👍🏻 Best regards John

Bruno Wonderfully photographed and displayed Pickelhauben. Best regards John

Well layedout displays Best regards John