Colonial Tropenhelm Adler

[RON]

You guys think this one is legit? :-k

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Prussian-German-Eagle-for-Pickelhaube-Spiked-Helmet-Hat-5-/400315181165" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[minihelmets]

Absolutely....NOT!

 

[pointystuff]

This one and the Landwehr plate appear to be "galvano" or electroformed copper...probably from Poland.
If he comes up with a standard-sized Wurttemburg plate and it is missing the tip of the lion's tail, that'll be a really good indication of the source.