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Thank you very much for the information!

Thank you John for your kind words. Wojtek

Steve, thank you very much, I look forward to seeing the photos.

I took the photos in the sun and my camera turns gold into silver. This photo is in the shadow.I need to replace my camera.

My new item. I am looking for information on whether anyone on this forum has a pickelhaube from this regiment?

The item is in almost perfect condition. Considering current prices, it is worth around 1,200 euros. Wojtek

Thank you very much.

Does anyone have an I.R.62 Pickelhaube or a photo of one? Does anyone know the manufacturer from Breslau who is stamped on it?

A song composed in 1814 by an officer of the Mounted Riflemen of the Imperial Guard, in connection with the return of the Polish Light Horse Regiment of the Guard to Poland.Farewell to the Polish Lancers by the Mounted Riflemen of the Imperial Guardor Les lancers polonaisIn cold ScandinaviaThe...

This is what it looks like three years after cleaning. It all depends on the amount of gold on the item. The higher the purity of the gold, the longer it ages.

I wish everyone that the faith of our ancestors will survive in people's hearts for as long as possible. Merry Christmas, peace, love and health.

I thought my Pickelhaube belonged to a fortification officer from the Svea Life Guards Regiment, but you're from Sweden and you're probably right.

There is one positive thing: later Swedish models are not suitable for conversion.

I have finished my work. The item is now drying.

Removing the red paint was very difficult because it contained lead. The helmet was cleaned and then covered with a layer of primer. I love firefighter raupenhelm helmets, so I decided to restore it. Taken from a German attic.

It will look good in historical reconstruction. Just give the rear visor of the helmet the right shape.

There is no clear answer. Some pickelhaubes have the same length front and rear visors.In some cases, the difference is as much as 1.5 centimeters.It all depends on the conditions in which the leather was stored.Do not be misled by the width, as you must add the brass fittings.Place the front...

Beautiful collection, but Ulanka is the prettiest.