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Very interesting posts and photos of special hauben!

Congratulations Mosher, that helmet sets things off perfectly!

The work on rebuilding this helmet continued today: Thin leather patches installed over those splits. Always mark one piece to show location! Pins in place, ouch! Right side done. Left side. So this initial set back has been dealt with. Next, we finally get to the install the Swb.

Recently, I have had several members contact me looking for the "donate button" which they could not find on the forum. Personally, I could see it on my laptop but not on my iPad. I contacted Joel about this and he moved the button to an area which is not effected by "screen size". So this is...

Some economic realities: It is tax season on both sides of the border and I always have to pay There is economic uncertainty on both sides of the border Pickelhauben are luxuries not necessities and during times of economic flux people save their money for necessities. Now is not a good time to...

I have to pause on this until Thursday, there are two splits in the side re enforcements where the visor trim brads were. I want to glue some thin pieces of leather over these to secure them. Unfortunately, my leather glue dried up over the winter and I my new glue wont arrive until that day...

Got home today after a 14 day vacation, time to get to work! The first step is to remove the remains of the sweatband. However, we need to know that the original replacement is going to fit: The size of the helmet is 56 cm. and obviously the "donor" band is larger but this is a good thing as it...

Congratulations Pete, very nice condition!

When screwed down in proper position, the edge of the spike top does not extend over the edge of the spike neck. The two pieces meet flush with each other.

Outstanding collection Andi! Thank you for posting and welcome to the forum. 👍

Unfortunately, I am travelling at present and can’t show you. However, go to The Kaisers Bunker website and you will find it there. Examples of these wappen are also shown here in the Wappen section of our forum.

I recommend placing a plastic bag over the head form if it is made of styrofoam. This prevents the leather liner from sticking to it and possibly tearing it.

I have only owned one of these and it had the correct spike top as I described. Obviously, this your decision to make.

A top maker of the period. The only “tell “ with a Prussian General helmet is the spike. The spike top must be flush with the spike neck, no overlap along the edge. Other cruciform spikes overlap the edge of the neck when screwed down. I can’t tell from your photos if yours is correct or not.

Welcome to the forum.

Amy… stop showing off! 😃

The M15 spike alone is worth $200.

Very nice indeed, a classic example! 👍

An excellent grouping! Congratulations!

Excellent score! Congratulations!