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Yep, got it. VERY Nice helmet! Thanks, Jim

Appreciate the input, no idea what gewobelded means. I read your article on the Fahring, intersting. SO is this for sure a train Battalion? Is it for mounted troops? Thanks, Jim

I will leave well enough alone and enjoy it as it is (will display in an area without direct sunlight as well) Thanks, Jim

Thanks guys! Figure this one will stick around, SO does anyone put the gold back on the chinscales and spine? Very happy :D Jim

Great, here are some more pics. But dang, I don't see any enamel. Still, if original WWI I will be really happy, probably start learning about the guard units so I can try to imagine the history it could have seen. JIm

Thanks for the info, I now have a 1888 rifle on display in the front room :D I looked both inside and out with a magnifying glass, I just see the the two holes for mounting the front crest, no repairs. Jim

The Guards helmet is now home to stay so I took off the front crest for pictures. Does it look good? Would appreciated opinions. Thanks, Jim

Not sure which hole you refernce, I attached a couple more pictures of the inside. Are Green crests available? Thanks jim

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Seems like a fairly nice felt pickelhaube. Seems a little odd having the green spike with brass eagle, too bad it has the stiched repair but the chin strap is great. I am figuring maybe late 1915 manufacture. Any thoughts are welcome. Jim

I understand completely and am also a believer that I am simply a custodian of the historical pieces I "own" and am always trying to learn better how to preserve. Personally, I have most of my luck finding military and police weapons and am always sad when a light coat of oil was not applied in...

Yes, as discussed previous I have offered to purchase but am not able at this point. Therefore I am just trying to maintain as best I can. Jim

Hmm, interesting. Figured it could go either way. He has another that was in better shape at one time. I will borrow that one to clean up next time I am over to his place. Jim

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As I say my buddy stores these in in a pole barn, well the mice got at this one. Are these cloth helmets more or less scarce/desirable? Thanks, Jim

Interesting, that explains a lot. Thanks, Jim

Not sure what the number means but figured I would share. Jim

Thanks, I really like the crest and the chin straps are still very nice and flexible. Looks good on the mantel for now. Jim

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