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Its important to focus on the original M42 model (see the new discussion below). One of our contributors compared this model to his leather kurassier helmet of the early 19th century elsewhere on this site. Sandmann's research indicates that the spiked helmet was considered to be an...

This helmet and its condition is an outstanding example of the discussion we had last year (?) that Tony initiated with his observations that since almost all of these surviving officer helmets are Landwehr, they were surely regular army originally but refitted with these plates following...

Thank you! That is a remarkably well preserved helmet. It looks like someone put it away carefully.

Very valuable information on original early helmets that we collect. Thank you!!

Fantastic!!! Thank you.

Berliner Zinnfiguren in Berlin https://www.zinnfigur.com/ Excellent books. The staff is very helpful for information on museums, exhibitions, militaria dealers, surviving garrison buildings etc. around the city. Also, the Humboldt Forum Berlin's newest museum within the restored royal...

I didn't think about the ball pein hammer head - good idea. I have used a railway spike head clamped into a vice. The slight curvature makes a good small dent anvil especially with the nylon hammer.

Very nice helmet! I love the new lighting system, thank you for sharing.

The uniform is preserved at Museum Rastatt.

Thank you! I have a kurassier helm with some comparable surface issues and will be interested in what you decide to do on this project. Please let us know what materials you use to restore it.

Mark Felton reports on the kaiser's personal uniforms and helmets at Huis Doorn.

Thank you!

Spectacular, Thank you!

I recently acquired an 1846 helmet but need to replace eight missing chin scales. I have cut them before from K&S sheet brass (the color matches well) but can no longer remember what gauge I used. Does anyone have a recommendation? https://ksmetals.com/collections/brass/sheet Update: I went...

Thank you very much!

Beautiful helmet! I would like to see the dimensions as well. Thank you very much

I received the Rastatt book from a German seller listed on ABE. This is really an amazing collection. It can be mind-boggling to figure out what states or cities these come from when they appear for sale and this is a first rate quick reference guide specifically for the M42 and M43. Its full...

I found a copy on ABE.com. and ordered it. I think there were some other copies.

Very Impressive! Thank you

Thanks for sharing. Very much appreciated.