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I use this technique on all the uniforms and hats I repair.I place a transparent foil over the hole and trace it with a marker.Then I place the pattern on the material and cut out the desired fragment with small scissors.I glue the fragment in place using English glue. It is important to press...

Seven hours of work to improve the item a little.

I have finished the topic. I am still waiting for Kartuschkasten und Paradebandolier für Offiziere derKavallerie Thank you all for your support and kind words.

If you haven't signed the contract, there's still hope you'll continue with us. Russia has already lost one million soldiers in this senseless war, and the average survival rate for a recruit in assault troops is two weeks. It's scary to think about, hold on.

I generally place my pickelhaube directly on the shelf without any additional protection. However, these helmets have been restored, and the leather structure has been reinforced, ensuring they will last another 100 years. Another trick is to place the item on a cover. The most important factor...

While waiting for parts for the belt, I decided to find something fun to do.

The item was painted with several layers of shellac. Then a layer of black paste was applied. It's now drying. The belt still needs repair, but I'm waiting for parts from Klaus Emig.

My maternal ancestor came from Austria and was a court gunsmith at the court of the Polish king Stanisław Poniatowski. His surname was Reimer. Perhaps that's where my fascination with repairs comes from?

The repair wasn't easy. The metal sheeting was removed. I lubricated the leather with sheep fat, which is obtained from sheep hair. Now everything is drying.

You're right, Coert. This pickelhaube has so many flaws that it's not worth repairing. The brass parts are painted with oil paint, and it's unclear what's underneath.

I've finished sanding. It took 8 hours. Now it's time to dry and straighten the piece again. Tomorrow, minor touch-ups and shellac application.

Second layer and straightening. Managed to eliminate the side wrinkles. Now it's a technological break until Monday.

The first layer has been applied. This should be done carefully to reduce the need for sanding later.

I just finished it. I think it looks a little better.

Filling the gaps with glue and ground leather.

Straightening.Item condition in the link.https://www.pickelhaubes.com/xf/threads/prussian-uhlan-officer-tschapka.21928/#post-169445

Don't condemn this item to death. It's salvageable. Try using glue, ground leather, and carpenter's clamps. You can do it!

Three hours of work with the strap and assembly. Now I'm waiting for the wappen from Germany.

I painted it a dark German greenish umber. The shade is the same as the kugelhaube in the photo above, which Clovis showed. Now I exposed the item to the sun to let the UV rays do their work.Unfortunately, my camera doesn't take good photos.

This is my last piece of vintage leather. I made the strap from an old belt from the 1950s. It took me three hours to sand the leather to get the dimensions right.The leather texture is the same as the original.