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Just got this one in, nice original felt Ersatz Prussian Artillery. My question is on the makings, any Idea? 2.R.B or 2.R.D anyone have an idea what it means? Thanks James

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This one just came in on a total parts helmet, 75% of helmet was fake. I truly believe this spike and base to be modern made as well, just never seen anyone put this much work into a repo piece. Heavy brass, I mean heavy. Screw on spike to the base? Anyone seen this before? James

Verlag usually has someone set up at SOS, so that is where I buy mine every year.... James

I am a little late to this thread as I was gone this weekend. I have a privilege of owning an original Newspaper photograph (11x14 inches) of the classic well known Pickelhaube pyramid and have picked up other pics along the way as well as a shot of a man showing how he put them on the pyramid...

Nice helmet, i like it a lot. James

I hear you, it does suck!

Good price, they go for $200 plus in the U.S.

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Congrats on a nice find! James

Very cool! James

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I like it, welcome! James

Great helmet, love the markings! James

Ok guy's I am not big on shoulder straps, but these just came in! Best I can figure using my friend Michael Kelso's great book "Under Arms of the Kaiser" is they are Wurttemberg IR Konig Wilhelm I shoulder boards, possibly Musketier?? Interesting two different shade of Navy on back, so maybe...

Cool great job Brian, now you can start on mine:)

Welcome to the forum, look forward to seeing your 2 helmets and watching your collection grow! James

That is so cool, congrats! James

Prussian Shakos come in silver trim and brass trim.... James

One of Jim turinettis books lists all the units that had parade plumes, when I get home I can tell u which book etc. Be home Sunday. James