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Excellent photo and the penmanship of the sender. Steve, thank you for sharing this remarkable picture from the past. Best regards John

Amazing work on restoration of a very old leather helmet that was part of a venerated organization. Thanks for sharing your hard work. Best regards John

Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth.🎄

Dane, I just came across your update, and your setback in you the U.S. Army’s basic training. It sounds like you have had a setback but it seems you have potential opportunity to return. Take a very close look to any and all documents you received to determine any hidden issues that may work...

Look forward to seeing it when it arrives.

Brian Looking good 👍🏻 I can’t wait to see its transformation. Best regards John

Wojtek Your work always continues to amaze and impress me. Every thing you work on, no matter how wrecked or damaged, is restored to its former glory! Thank you for your work and sharing another project completed. Best regards John

Some fine looking Sunday walking-out uniforms. Thank you for the opportunity to see some outstanding Imperial German Uniforms! Best regards John

Fantastic all things Mecklenburg. Thank Y’all for sharing you collections. Best regards John

Impressive helmet and fantastic information on the history behind it. Thanks for sharing. Best regards John

Consider that war time condition, the initial call up, many skilled workers were in the reserves. I’m sure Junker, lost many skilled technicians to the conflict. This along with shortages in chemicals required using bluing longer etc. etc. may all contributed to the difference in finish on the...

Great helmets, especially the other ranks helmets with unit markings. Best regards John

Great commemorative badge. Thanks for posting. Best regards John

It looks to be well preserved and very impressive. Thank you for sharing. Best regards John

Steve, thank you for posting this helmet and analysis. JJ, I think you hit the nail on the head. I think this is a very good tread for the new collector’s forum. Best regards John

What are you asking for this pickelhaube?

James your collection continues to grow in amazing ways! Thank you for sharing. Best regards John

Nev Welcome to the forum and I think you have come to the right place to get honest feedback There are some amazing post on all things related to Imperial German headgear but also many World War I items from many nations who fought in that conflict. It looks like you have a nice grouping. As far...

Thanks for confirming what I thought was the reason for the blured stamping. The wappen and the rest of the parts indicate that they have always been together.:cool:

I have one question for those who have handled a lot more pickelhaube also known as Subject Matter Experts SMEs. The eagle or adler looks a little off to me. The UR in FUR and KO in KOENIG are not as sharp as the other lettering. Is this due to the die for the adler being worn due to war time...