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I picked up a shoulder board with the number 153 in read, white boarder, green surface with a pointed end, at a local estate sale today. Is this a WWI German board? I found a link with a chest from the 153rd Landwehr so figure this may have been the same unit. If so, is it a Thurigian unit...

It would be fun to be able to associate some history to the helmet. I couldn't find anything on the line about the 189th regiment but will look in my books tonight. Thanks, Jim

Wow, thanks for the clarification! Customs official sounds like it would be a little more unique. I really enjoy knowing the actual history. On a side note how does a person decide to have a helmet restored? I have seen great work posted on this site but don't know if I should consider...