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pointystuff

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/WW1-ORIGINAL-IMPERIAL-GERMAN-PICKELHAUBE-SPIKE-HELMET/173035986326?hash=item2849bf9d96:g:0pkAAOSwk-1aNSIa" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Felt dome, visor and neckguard with rivets.
Headless bird with the attaching loops recently soldered?
:-k
 
Sounds fishy to me! Never heard before of a black felt covered spiked helmet...
Black felt in perfect condition, moreover... estonian attics must be dry and dust-free.
 
The construction looks very sloppy and the felt looks soft and pliable, not hard and stiff like a felt shell should be. Personally I would pass on this one.

But --- what do I know? I once passed on an original riveted Haube because I thought it was fake.

John :(
 
SkipperJohn said:
The construction looks very sloppy and the felt looks soft and pliable, not hard and stiff like a felt shell should be. Personally I would pass on this one.

But --- what do I know? I once passed on an original riveted Haube because I thought it was fake.

John :(
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To me, some of the rivets look like pop-rivets, rather than iron. I agree, not worth considering.

:D Ron
 
Look at the visors, not enough shellac covering the leather, you should not be able to see the flesh side underneath. An elaborate fake! :thumbsdown:
 
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