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For you devotees of the old Kaiserreich, check out this URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6PaLTBiQII Amazing stuff! :lol:

No, unfortunately this is not my collection. This is part of the huge collection of the Brussels Army Museum, displayed attractively in at least 9 big glass display cases. Maybe you all have seen this exhibit already. But if not, and if interested, I can post fotos showing the rest of the...

Finally found something that might stump even you old-timers. Take a look at the pickelhaube at: http://cgi.ebay.com/Pickelhaube-Polizei-unbekannt_W0QQitemZ110008584924QQihZ001QQcategoryZ8845QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Is this a super-rare Guard pickelhaube? Or is it a Mardi Gras accessory? Or a...

Can anyone set me straight on the lacquer finish on Pickelhauben? In particular, I was wondering about the following: 1. I have some helmets that have a hard, smooth, glossy lacquer finish. Also have others that just seem to be plain leather, with somewhat rough surface. Yet some reference...

I could use some advice from you "old hands" out there. I'm new to this hobby (having decided last year that it would be a good idea to get out of 3rd Reich stuff) and have been starting with a basic collection with the more common Pickelhaubes at affordable prices. But I've looked with envy...

Hello folks.....This helmet is currently on eBay. Can anyone enlighten me as to why the fittings are not brass, and why the spike is not fluted? I thought those were characteristics of Bavarian helmets. Thanks...

Hello folks, Can any of you share your wisdom with me concerning restoration of pickelhaubes? Specifically, 1. Is there any way to restore the shine/gloss on a pickelhaube whose leather has gone dull? It looks like shoe leather without any polish. 2. Is there any way to remove the cracks...