Redlegwolf
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Real or no?
Real or no?
Afrika Corps
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poniatowski
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Dunno, don't collect that stuff. Wrinkly thing though isn't it? Even if I collected AK, I'd leave this alone.
Ron
Ron
Peter_Suciu
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It is real, but the condition is pretty bad. I wouldn't pay a lot for it in this condition.
thecorkhelmet
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The chinstrap is not correct. Single buckle rather then double. Really can't restore the leather trim, BUT , if no tears in the felt , these helmets are extremely easy to restore to their original shape. A head form and spray starch. I took one that looked like it had been sat on and now you can't tell it was ever damaged.
Peter_Suciu
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I think the chinstrap is OK for a canvas helmet actually. Why do you think it is wrong? It seems like the ones on my helmets.
This is a first pattern cork helmet covered in canvas, the photos just make it look like one of the later felt ones that were not used in Africa. It has the six panels and is a greenish canvas, so actually a desirable helmet but in poor condition. It is probably worth the price to be honest.
This is a first pattern cork helmet covered in canvas, the photos just make it look like one of the later felt ones that were not used in Africa. It has the six panels and is a greenish canvas, so actually a desirable helmet but in poor condition. It is probably worth the price to be honest.
