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Anyone here got a line on a set of officers cockades for the pickelhaube? Prussian or Bavarian .

This makes sense. I've never seen one before. You found a really nice piece. It may be enlisted. not sure.

The cape is a rare bird. Field Officer Grade. The Side cap, I believe is an Infantry NCO's cap, could be an officers. Both are Minty fresh examples. I've never seen the Cape and hood. It could be 1920's, But I'm not sure.

Excellent job on this. Did you use a Shellac to finish it?

I found a stiff cardboard similar to the original material. Now to find some Liner Material.

Well done my friend. Is the liner original? Or did you install it?

Hey guys, quick question. What material is out there that can replace damaged, or missing cap stiffeners?

Yup. They're from a fireman's Helm. But, for now, they'll do. The scales were the hard part. I just got an email from them. They offered a pay pal payment option. So I paid that way.

Yup. They're from a fireman's Helm. But, for now, they'll do. The scales were the hard part.

Yeah, I know, But they'll do for now. The weird thing is the company does a C.O.D transaction business. Let's see if this works.

Trying to buy it, But the site's being difficult.

Hey all. I'm currently restoring an officers Haube, but I still need a few things. Mainly, the Officers chin scale stral and the rosettes that hold it in place. Any help would be appreciated.

Looking good my friend. Well done

I did that once. Back in 1993 on an old P-38 Holster. It ate the 'slightly' worn leather. I found out it's highly acidic. I never used it again. That was when I went to "Leather Therapy". I've been using it for over 20 years. It's never failed me until now. I've used it on 60- 100 year old...

Ah ok. Yeah that'll be really tough to get. Unfortunately.