Fake?

poniatowski

poniatowski

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I really don't know much about these, being more into Pickelhaube rather than Tschapkas, but thought this one was interesting. Is it an original or a fake?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWI-Prussian-Uhlan-Tschapka-Tin-War-time-Helmet-/160715351577?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256b61a619" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:D Ron
 
I am no expert on these, but the FAKE one I owned for about a minute years ago, was no where near this nice or well made

Will let other check in here, but I think it has possibilities?

James
 
I don't have any tschapkas... maybe it's worth a try. :) But don't let that stop anybody who REALLY wants this. My feelings aren't hurt by being outbid on anything.

:D Ron
 
Or... maybe I won't. I just remember I need to purchase a new laptop next month. Oh, the curse of collecting. #-o

:D Ron
 
It even has the interior skullcap piece. \:D/

Hmmm...how to rationalize bidding on it... Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthday, Father's Day, anniversary...
 
pointystuff said:
It even has the interior skullcap piece. \:D/

Hmmm...how to rationalize bidding on it... Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthday, Father's Day, anniversary...
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How 'bout "I just want it", or "I need one for the collection"? That works for me!

:D Ron
 
Hi Guys,

Yes, I'd agree it is real.

I will have to shoot some photos in the next couple of weeks of an incredible tin/metal body example that resides in a museum. It has a removable metal mortarboard, and the shell of the tschapka is also metal. It is for the 1st/3rd Ulan regiment. It also has the chinscales, and the parade hair plume on it. The tschapka is in beautiful condition, and I think everyone will be amazed when I post photos of it in a few weeks. I only wish that I was able to purchase it, but it is not for sale.

All the Best,

Alan
 
$1,502.00 for the wartime Tschapka. :o

Rare, interesting and tempting-- but saving the funds for a pre-war helmet with Rabatte and plume just seems better. (Rationalize, rationalize...) :-"
 
pointystuff said:
$1,502.00 for the wartime Tschapka. :o

Rare, interesting and tempting-- but saving the funds for a pre-war helmet with Rabatte and plume just seems better. (Rationalize, rationalize...) :-"
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I didn't even bid half of that. Poor liner, (but with the skull cap \:D/ \:D/ :P ), bent up, pushed in, but overall nice looking. I thought it would be a good piece since I don't have an Tschapkas yet. But NOT AT THAT PRICE. :-?

:D Ron
 
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