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When I had a kiln at my disposal, I had a press mold for ceramic 'half heads'. They weren't fancy, just about 4mm thick clay, glazed and fired. Glaze is a form of glass, so they were great for helmets of all kinds. The one in the photo is for a tanker helmet. Cheap stands were used, but I also...

Welcome! Wilkommen! Oops.... До свидания We all hope you return. (thanks 'Bobted' for the correction) Ron

Looking at the back spine, before reading your description, I was thinking how fun it would be to tap those kinks out. I have just the stake for it. ;) Ron

No longer need the NCO Kokarde. Thanks! Ron

All that said, and James being nice and quick on the trigger, does anybody have a Bavarian NCO (Field Artillery) cockade? Or a repro? Ron

My first was an original Prussian M15 marked to an Infantry regiment, but it was in such terrible shape, that now I use it as a form for an Uberzug. But, there was virtually nothing for a new collector to learn from in the 1970's. I found Joe Walter's "House of Swords and Militaria' in Missouri...

It's back already. Somebody wised up, but there will be others!

Doug, NICE helmets! Seems to me the red line marks where a bullet would likely miss the head, or hit it. But then, that has no real tactical application, just a 'reminder'. ;) Karel was always ready to offer an opinion or help with a question. My wife and I had an open invitation to visit him...

Nice find! I would leave it exactly as it is. Ron

Danke! Genau.

Also.... let's not forget the craftsmanship and unique design of the Pickelhaube. The depth of the uniform / helmet industry back then was impressive and often unmatched. That said, I should've found a nice (replica) Garde Adler to affix to my tanker helmet. Damn... another opportunity lost...

Wrote Goodwill (a second hand /charity auction site in the US) and told them this was a fake Pickelhaube. They removed it, then reposted it without stating it was a fake. So.... caveat emptor! $338 down the toilet for somebody! https://shopgoodwill.com/item/262102020

Looks good! Put your tongue on it. If it feels like glass, then the clay is vitrified and good. If your tongue 'sticks' to it, it is still porous and might leech moisture out of the liner. Cheers! Ron

I blame this illustration. I've always liked helmets (tanks, aircraft, ships, etc, but not much of a car enthusiast). Quite honestly, I can't say where it comes from. Maybe my dad's interest in history and documentaries, maybe my uncles who were veterans, maybe the M3A3 Stuart I played on as a...

I'm using Google Translate; I mean, it's an attic find. Attic in German, Dachboden?

Welcome! Nice looking helmet! If you're looking for parts, you might also want to post this in the Pickelhaube and Parts Wanted thread. Also, if you're using the styro wig-head for photoing, that's cool, but for display, those heads are pure poison to helmets, liners, etc. Cheers! Ron

I've always loved the word, "Handschuhe"... hand shoes. How cool is that!!?? :) Ron

When I was teaching mud (ceramics), I had a plaster mold that I could press, or pour, clay or slip into. I created a nice 'top of the head' in thin clay. Then, it could be glazed to create a 'glass' surface. I've used all I made, but wish I'd have made more!

This is one I was never able to find, but have now, thanks to Gabe. It fills gap in my M15's, that I've been wanting to fill for years, so I'm very glad to be able to give this one a home.

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