Good for a laugh

[Peter_Suciu]

This is rather funny or would be if someone wasn't bidding on it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/195059697910?hash=item2d6a76c8f6:g:4VwAAOSwqB9igvQG

Germany of course never used American-made sun helmets. Here is a $10 cockade on a $200 helmet.

 

[Steve Nick]

You have to wonder. That last photo of the maker's mark tells the tale.

Inserted so the seller can't be accused of fakery?

 

[GreatWarGreatMilitaria]

This exact helmet is now listed on Derrittermeister for 2k

 

[Lars13]

 

[GreatWarGreatMilitaria]

» Germany – Pith Helmet – Officer – Colonial

derrittmeister.com

 

[Lars13]

Yes, it's the same helmet, however Derrittermeister doesn't mention the American maker's mark that is mentioned & shown on Ebay, rather the opposite: "The interior of the helmet shows no evidence of manufacturers details.". They show more or less the same views of the helmet minus the one with the maker's mark on. Not good.

 

[ccj]

Well… hmmm

 

[ww1czechlegion]

This eBay crooked seller just scammed a foolish buyer and their money to the tune of $1,800.00

Imperial German,WW 1, Extremely Rare, Minty Colonial Officer’s Pith Helmet | eBay

The Schutztruppe Kokarde is present. Imperial Germany was a federation of twenty-seven kingdoms, duchies, principalities and "free and imperial cities".

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He also sold his fake Colonial flag to another sucker that has more money than knowledge or common sense.

Imperial German, WW 1, RARE (1915) Large Linen Colonial Defense Forces Flag | eBay

Imperial German, RARE Colonial Defense Force Flag dated 1915 with eagle stamp, date stamp, Reichscolonialamt and 85cmX 150 cm on the side. The Flag is linen with a beautiful silk center on both sides.

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