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I don't know I kinda think it looks real purdy.....

Just got back from my Latin American trip and saw quite a bit of pickelhauben from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Staying on the topic, I saw a very nice Argentinian General's Pickelhaube with plume and spike as well as traveling case for $3000. So thats a ball park figure for...

Cool beans, just like the Canadian Dragoon Pickelhaube offered from our Indian friends..... Alex

Let me see if I can use my business name and see if I can get a response from WKC. If not, I'll let you know about my contacts in South America upon my return. Either way I'll hope to get a response. Alex

At least two Chilean manufacturers made the German style fiber helmets - they are El Askar and Baselli Hns. Alex

At least two Chilean manufacturers made the German style fiber helmets - they are El Askar and Baselli Hns. Alex

Maybe a business should contact them on behalf of you inorder to get some questions answered, eh?

The plumed pickelhaube pictured with the Condor within the wreath on the WKC website is for the Bolivian military school. Alex

Check out WKC's website on spike helmets sales on http://www.military-swords.com/new/saebel/zubehoer/helmets.html#

Spike I believe. They're still made in Germany and imported. WKC is one of the distributors for overseas clients. Alex

Current Chilean pickelhauben should run about $450 and are sold at the Escuela Militar or through the Chilean Military distributor in Santiago. Alex

Currently (2010) Argentine pickelhauben run around $1000 to $2000 depending on condition. This only my opinion and based on multiple availiblity on other sites other than Ebay plus what I've paid for them. Alex

Will be in South America within the next few weeks and will get names of manufacturers and distributors of the German style headgear while there. Alex

Yes, a decal showing the Bolivian colors on the side and the rank on the front. I have a few images showing the helmets and decals. Alex

Actually the stahlhelm style fiber/plastic helmets are still being made for the Chilean armed forces for parades, I purchased the latest style still in the wrapper with a manufacturer's date of 2009 while in Santiago. In addition I believe the Chileans also manufactures the same helmet for the...

To the previous question, the helmets and accessories are sold through the cadet store at the Escuela Militar in Santiago, Chile. There is a supplier in Santiago as well that caters to the military. The pickelhauben, plates, belt buckles, gorgets, swords, etc. are still being made by various...

Yes, very similar as you can see it in my display photo (*8).

Here's a reprint of the exhibit title, notes and titles of my pickelhauben display held at the 2010 annual meeting of The Company of Military Historians: THE PRUSSIANIZATION OF THE AMERICAS: A STUDY OF GERMAN INFLUENCED HEADGEAR OF NORTH, CENTRAL, AND SOUTH AMERICA. PRESENTED BY ALEJANDRO...

Thats the latest addition to the collection. Alex

Just uploaded another image to the article of a San Francisco militia officer with a pickelhaube, circa 1875. You can view it at http://www.adeqhistorical.com/images/mc_amp_h_vol_60_no_2_alex_9.jpg Enjoy! Alex