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Hi I am looking for a pair of M91 side posts complete with backing washers for my M1891 Pickelhaube project. Regards Drew

Thanks for the comments. Here are a few pictures with all the 'fireman' additions removed. Wojtek: I also thought M1819 because there was no rectangular cut out vent hole in the rear neck guard. Is there any way to work out what wappen would be correct for this helmet (the filled in holes are...

Thanks Will Here is a picture for you with my regiment marked 1918 Luger as I know you are a fan.

Thanks guys for your support. Can anyone confirm my thought that this is an M1891 hauben? I have measured the original holes to try and confirm what spike and wappen might have been on this helmet. Re the 'IR' mark and a very faint hand written name has anyone had success using black light to...

Here is my first Pickelhaube and my first attempt at a restoration (so please go gently with me). From what I can see so far it seems to have had three lives. First life with small holes filled in (looks like in period) would suggest a cruciform spike base (you can just make out a faint indent...

I’ve been reading all your brilliant posts over the past couple of weeks (especially the restoration section and Brian’s amazing tutorials) and trying to learn as much as I can before jumping in and buying my first Pickelhaube…. Unfortunately the bug got to me too quick, bought my first one...