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Just curious, did all tschapkas have a hole in motarboard for a toggle for the securing cord? Possibly late in the war the saw no use on a tin model? I think I have seen a few on the internet lacking this. Thanks

Thanks for the info John, I should have stated national cockade may not be original to helmet and the Oldenburg is a replica.

Oldenburg: I have had this quite a while. I assumed it was model 1891. Figured it was a private purchase, other ranks. Only two holes for wappen. Referencing Kaiserbunker, all the fittings seemed M1891 to me, but the spike only has 2 vent holes: should the spike have more holes for this model...

I bought a Bavarian 1915 grey fitting a few weeks ago on Ebay. I did a search on the site here, and was glad to find some info on the colors. I assumed it was light blue and white, but see that actually it should be silver and lt. blue? I need to paint the replica cockades and wondered, can...

I wondered about this, any recommendations on a proper thread? like all cotton, maybe waxed? thanks for the help

A while back I bought a pickelhaube on Ebay. 1915. The visor is securely attached at both sides by the round head retaining "pins". But, while the stitching is all evident and intact on outside of brim, it has apparently come loose over the years. It does not flop around, but will move slightly...

Yes, who knows if they were original or not, but saw a number of national cockades on Ebay, advertised as original, that had no ring. I just wondered if there was some standard that dictated which type of cockade would have that ring or not have it. Maybe ring is not the right term, it is like a...

I have wondered for some time now, and guess I might as well ask: it seems I see two kinds of cockade ( for the 1915), some have a "lip" or ring bordering the middle color ring, and others do not. It is hard to describe this so I uploaded a couple of pictures from Ebay to show the difference. I...

Thanks for the information. The spike is same worn finish as the rest.

ok, I have tried to figure it out, but will have to show my ignorance...at least I tried. A helmet on Ebay. 1915 Bavarian, grey fitting spike top. A photo shows the mark 2FsAR (unless I am reading it wrong). I logged on to Colonel J's and read thru the non infantry marks, and I guess this is...

I think that would be great to try Ron, I know there are some good ref sites on the web, but I appreciate when we spot one on Ebay, and can ref the pics as to what doesn't look quite right. Also, some of the methods to age things. I bought a good copy (not from India) of a Confederate sword, and...

Here is one on UK Ebay. The liner looks to have a slight pattern, in very nice shape, and are those eyelets in it? Seems to be black on both sides too if you look closely. ( I don't know how to post a pic below text here)...

Not to knock the helmet or seller, but just for a general reference are there other things from the photos that might indicate a copy, other than pristine liner? thanks

I can't bid on this now anyway, but wondered what you all thought. Is it possible for a liner to look that nice? http://cgi.ebay.com/Bavarian-WW1-Spiked-spike-Pickelhaube-helmet-brass_W0QQitemZ220582174888QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item335bb8e0a8

Thanks for the quick reply Robert. Now I won't wonder about that anymore.