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Anybody know what this one means? Pioneer Battalion... ?? Feuerwehr?

Thanks for sharing! I never knew about these either. Quite a nice piece of history. Ron

The new Import Taxes are playing havoc in a lot of areas.... but that was the plan. Ron

Hallo Udo! Wilkommen. :) Ron

Wilkommen Clemens! Ron

Well, if the pointy thing fits, use it... The one with the 'parade bush', looks like it may have been a theater prop made from an otherwise nice original. :) Ron

Maybe the split brad's 'arms' broke at one point, or the person doesn't want to risk breaking them by bending them outward. Most likely a lot of messing done with this one. Also, the spike is taller than the Bavarian officer helmets I have, but that doesn't mean a thing. Cheers!

Yes, I agree. The spike certainly looks Bavarian. Ron, that's a good point about the star. Another reason to think it's a Bavarian / parts helmet. I had forgotten about that style of Bavarian spike.

I see a wartime general's Pickelhaube. The 'lip' of the spike, where it's on the base should be rolled inward, this one is not, but wartime? A later manufactured type? The chinscale rosettes aren't curved, again, wartime? I'm not interested in the helmet, just wondering what others think...

If they're hoping for that, it would've happened with the first auction. James, maybe tell them your offer stands, should they so desire to accept it in the future. Or.... let them keep the helmet! ;) Ron

I think the members here have some nice ones for sale at reasonable prices. I'd look at the 'Pickelhaubes for Sale' pages and save up for a nice one. Ron

Keep us informed!

I'm surprised nobody has bid on this one yet. To me, it looks like a nice restoration project. I may be wrong, but if I were looking for a Bavarian NCO Pickelhaube at a reasonable price, I'd be on it...

Ended for around $1700. Well, yes, as John said, this is a 'thrift store' auction site. All of the items are donated and people bid on them. Now, here's the thing with this helmet. This is the THIRD auction it was offered in. It sold before fore something like $300 and $250 (I really can't...

Was looking at this from time to time. It sold twice already and was returned to be put up for auction again. Am I missing something on this bid price? (I don't think so!). I was never interested in it, but I'm going to watch the outcome now! https://shopgoodwill.com/item/236727122

I used to like Manion's but they're gone now. They didn't charge the bidder a commission, only the seller. I won't patronize action houses that add a commission cost to my winning bid, along with postage and other fees, such as handling'. Ron

Fabulous!

I can't be brand specific. ;) Remember, though this is NOT a polish and, as always, try which brand works best for you. It might be that the non-shining surface isn't something you like.

Hi All, I don't use brass polish on my helmets, but wanted to remove some tarnish without creating a lot of shine. Looking on line for 'natural brass cleaners', they mentioned vinegar and baking soda, but one that intrigued me was 'Ketchup'. So, I took an old .50 caliber casing and applied some...

I love the quote from Nick Parks' 'Chicken Run'. The U.S. 'Rhode Island Red' says he's from 'the land of the free and home of the brave!' and one of the chickens exclaims, "SCOTLAND!" Yup, agreed.