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lol !

Found this one on Ebay... The seller calls it a "WW1 Era German Prussian Helmet. Very Rare 4 Sided Top" LOL :LOL: https://www.ebay.com/itm/355644050931?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338722076&customid=&toolid=10050

Here are some pics. You are right, it feels heavy and fragile.....

Wow, thank you so much Tony !!! This is highly informative and much appreciated! I picked up an eagle like this and it does match with everything you are saying. The one I picked up though has the bandeau which looks like thin stamped metal. Also there's a weird plate on the back with some...

I heard that some M1843 wappens were cast and was wondering if anyone would happen to have a picture of the backside of a plate like this? Adam

You can probably actually find some original chinscale, they do come up ever so often. It's the large kurassier cockades that are very hard to find, especially in saxon colors.

Good luck, and keep us updated. You do good work !

Any chance we could see a closer and better lit picture of the area above the size marker inside between the two screws? I know there is paint on it but sometimes there is a maker mark stamped in. Usually these helmet were made by GH Osang. Just curious to know if yours is too?

I have a question, why would it say "Made in Germany" in English?

This would be an excellent project. Your best bet is to look around online at original helmets to get an idea of what you need.

Beautiful!

The eagle is very interesting. It looks like there is an outline for a reserve cross and holes, but the holes appear plugged, as if it was interchangeable. Very neat!

I have seen large reserve crosses too. It looks good!

Wow, a nice original ersatz cloth covered felt, that someone has messed with by adding another plate! Actually, that is the first time I have literally seen two plates on one helmet.....

Nice!