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People have mentioned sending cash for relatively small transactions. But no one seems to mention sending cash by Registered Mail. The fees don't add up to very much, and seems quite secure. I've received registered mail often from Germany without any problems. And I've sent cash to Europe...

There are a couple of markings on the inside of the helmet. I'm too new at this hobby/obsession to know what the 25R stands for. Is that some kind of unit marking? Anyway, judging from the condition of the liner and the exterior leather, it looks barely worn.

Here's a close-up of the spike base on an M1915 I recently bought. The hole is extremely neatly cut out. Looks factory-made. Maybe it was made that way, without ever having the mount for the spike. There's just no evidence of the kind of bending or twisting that might lead up to metal...

Wylie Coyote, I recently bought an M1915 helmet with a hole cut out of the spike base, so that the plate is completely flush with the top surface of the hemet. Don't know if this M1915 helmet is one of those that you're supposing didn't have a spike base. Could never figure out why the metal...

Many thanks to all of you who replied. You zeroed in on my question right away. I'm always amazed at the depth of expertise that's on this Forum, and willingness of you guys to share the info. Thanks very much. You help this hobby to enjoy a real camaraderie that's lacking in other fields of...

Hello folks.....This helmet is currently on eBay. Can anyone enlighten me as to why the fittings are not brass, and why the spike is not fluted? I thought those were characteristics of Bavarian helmets. Thanks...

Hello Wyliecoyote, Thanks for the good lead. I learned a lot from the website you pointed me to, including the fact that I can use shoe polish and brush, just like for shoes. Now the question is the glossy lacquer finish. Has anyone tried to apply a brand new lacquer finish? Has anyone...

Hello folks, Can any of you share your wisdom with me concerning restoration of pickelhaubes? Specifically, 1. Is there any way to restore the shine/gloss on a pickelhaube whose leather has gone dull? It looks like shoe leather without any polish. 2. Is there any way to remove the cracks...