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The seller clearly states that this is a parts/composite/restored helmet. I thought that the helmet shell looked good.... but then I saw that there are no additional holes for the service spike. Someone is going to spend over a thousand Euro and end up with zip. Bill

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Joe is the one that caused all of the problems???? There must be a beer or two involved. Bill

Hi Dave, When you say "family heirlooms" do you meen that the collector is related? I would like to learn more. Thanks. Bill

WoW!!!!! I am always interested in how he acquired these for his collection. Auction, private purchase???? Bill

Ok Brian try this link. http://usarundbrief.com/44/images/hogan1.html

Just ran across both of these helmets on this web site http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-uniforms/pickelhaube.htm Does anyone know this guy? Bill

I think that this is the same dealer that we questioned on the old Forum. I e-mailed him asking how collectors could tell the difference between his plates and an original. I posted his response unfortunately we have lost that reply. If my memory serves me he said that it was the newness of the...

Chas, Do you reguard the Officer's guard star as authentic? It looks good to me. Bill

Well officer's helmets on the brain is a nice way to put it. I think I need an emoticon for road kill. Bill

Good basic ref. book on e-bay. " Militarsche Kopfbedeckungen der Kaiserzeit" by Herrmann. http://cgi.ebay.com/BEST-BOOK-on-WWI-German-Pickelhaube-Mutze-Shako-Helmet_W0QQitemZ6586516965QQcategoryZ13965QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Bill

Chas, Ok you have answered all of my questions and I agree with your answers except for the cruciform base. All cruciform bases have a crimped edge (where the spike base meets the leather shell) with the exception of Hessen spike bases. To my knowledge it is the only helmet that has this...

Hi Chas, A few items struck me as odd: 1) The Brandenburg helmets that I have seen use the chicken on a stick. 2) The solder on the back of the plates were applied with a soldering iron. Yours appears to have beeen applied with a blow torch.... ie overkill. 3)...

Mike, You are right on with your I.D. Bill

OK Joe I have to agree with Tony on this one.... everything seems normal. What have we missed? Bill

Philippe, The plate looks to be an origional but it is disturbing that he will not answer your questions. Does anyone have a second opinion????? Bill

WOW!!!!! I need an emoticon that is drooling. Bill

Hi Chas, Is the helmet shell leather? To my eyes the material looks too perfect for leather. Could it be some other material? Bill

Ok Tony the helmet was made for a ball top and is a rare helmet IF the helmet plate is origional to the helmet. I would sure check under the plate to be sure that the impression in the shell matches the plate. Bill

I would like to see under the red piece of cloth. I don't believe that was normal issue. Bill