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I used steam, carefully, and was able to get the dent out. I is not nearly as noticeable. I waited a bit in case it decided to pop back out, but everything looks ok. Thanks.

If it helps, here is a picture. I am not concerned about the small indentations in a circular pattern....that is where an oak leaf base sets. The indentation does not actually look as bad in real life as the photo. As a side note....I really wanted a Uhlan czapka, and had sold a gun to put some...

Thanks, yes it is dark blue, typical Indian wars helmet, cavalry. And, yes, I think I will just leave it as is. Thanks

I searched for information on the site, but may have missed it... I wondered if a person had a pressed felt pickelhaube with a dent in it if steam could be used to remove it. Prices seem to be climbing on the ebay pickelhauben that I looked at, so I bought a M1881 US military helmet...

Yes, a number of obvious problems. I took a close look again, and am surprised that the stitching looks tighter and closer than I usually see on the Indian replicas. I wonder if they are getting on to their flaws?

I have seen a few of these on ebay before, thought I would throw it out there for discussion. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW1-GERMAN-HELMET-1917-IMPERIAL-PRUSSIAN-UHLAN-CZAPK-HELMUT-VERY-RARE-ORIG-/291705600" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Thanks, Oliver

I started wondering about the stitching on czapka brims. Was there some variation...I usually read about the brim being sewn "inside out" and then turned down, so that you would not see stitching. I found a picture on the internet of what looks to be a pretty authentic one, (this was a long ago...

I am not sure if I pasted the link properly...hope so. Thanks http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW1-Original-UHLAN-Lancer-Helmet-Tschapka-Canadian-Vet-Bring-Back-Canada-/252302721020?hash=item3abe" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yes, I wish there were a non-permanent way to support it. I may just leave it and store it so that it does not dangle. I imagine it would get into the discussion of whether it is better to leave things as they are, or conserve and fix in a manner of doing the least damage. I am checking with our...

I have an M17 which still has the liner. One of the 3 ears is torn down near the base, toward the metal mounting band...where most of them tear. It is about half the length of the "ear". I would like to make this more stable to take the stress off the remaining part of the leather, not to try to...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271443915642" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Fun to look at the pics, but I am into Prussian swords now. Looks ok...thoughts? Oliver

I have come to a dead end on British bobby helmet reference. Does anyone have a lead as to a reference as far as what counties had what type of helmet, ball, coxcomb, or rose, and what type band went with it. About 3 years ago I found this ref. on the internet...it listed all the above info. and...

I would like to hear any thoughts on this Adrian...has the later war liner, and the plate I assume was added at a depot, rather that early factory paint while on the helmet. It looks to have been in place a long time, both from inside and outside. Might they have stuck a Khaki or mustard plate...

I appreciate all the information. I have one done. Actually it took 3 to get what I wanted. I don't know why I obsessed on these, but I tend to do that with stuff.I have seen the Polish feldzeichen on Ebay, Germany. It looked like the center piece was glued on top of the main fabric body, but...

I have 1 complete, except waiting for wool material, and 3 lined up to do next. They are 2 layers of wood, with wire sandwiched in between. It takes a long time to form the wood to the proper shape. Wire is .060 steel, and looks right, but pretty hard to bend. I still can't imagine going through...