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Gentlemen, Below is a link with pictures for the M15 in question. Any suggestions for cleaning and preservation are appreciated. I have found info for the 1895 and older models but not much for the M15...

Gentlemen, I am about to display my newly acquired Baden M15 and would like advice on cleaning the inside and outside and stabilizing the metal portions which have some light surface rust. The goal is to make sure that the leather shell does not deteriorate and that the metal doesn't become...

Joe, In your first picture it looks like it might have some extra holes for a different size Wappen. In general it looks like it is in pretty rough shape. It wouldn't hold any interest for me but I don't know what the offering price is nor what your interests are. Ricardo

Gentlemen, Thank you for your observations. They are very helpful. Is this type of cockade appropriate for my M15 and is there a way to clean it up a bit (remove some of the rust without also removing the remaining paint)? it is a bit more worn than I would ideally like however, I don't...

Gentlemen, Is this cockades original or an aged replica?. If a replica, what is the indication? http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWI-German-Prussian-Spiked-Helmet-Kokarden-/191465230875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c9437921b" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Thank you, Ricardo

Larry, Thank you for your insight. Yes, the price seems pretty high but I am very new to this. From what I have read, original unmessed with regimental steins tend to be a bit pricey. The lithograph concerns me as I can not make out the detail. The one factor that has my interest is that it...

Gentlemen, Is this stein a repro or an actual stein from the 111th IR? I don't see much detail on the face of the soldier and I can't make out the lithograph...

Gentlemen, Thank you for the warm welcome. Here is the link to my M 15. The seller accepted my offer of $500. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WWI-Baden-M15-J-R-111-1915-Enlisted-Pickelhaube-/291325104078?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d4544fce" onclick="window.open(this.href);return...

Gentlemen, My account was activated just before Christmas so I would like to formally introduce myself to all of the other members on the site. I am a retired Marine artilleryman. My wife and I currently split our time between Nevada and the California area. I was recently introduced to the...

The seller in Italy just answered my question about whether or not the cockade is original. He claims that it is. I am happy that I have the years of experience from the members of this forum to rely upon or else this hobby could qucikly turn into an expensive disaster. What was the the tell...

Joe, Yes, it looks like the seller might have even added a little blood for effect to go with the rust. He never answered my questions as to whether it was a repro. His feedback is good though. Maybe it was all from people who didn't know/didn't care or perhaps were looking for repros...

Sir, Thank you. That is what I suspected because no one had shown interest in it. Regards, Ricardo

Gentlemen, I am looking for a National Cockade (along with a Baden Cockade) to complete my M15 Pickelhaube and would like your opinion on this item for sale on ebay. Is it original or a repro, is it in decent shape and is it correct for my pickelhaube? Is the seller from Italy known within...