Mecklenburg Tschako

[pointystuff]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW1-IMPERIAL-GERMAN-SHAKO-1916-Original-Mecklenburg-Superb-/390470657879?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item5ae9dd6757" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Another rare--but fake--helmet.

The shell bears the infamous leather edge. [-(

 

[ebeeby]

Heck, even the mustache is fake!

 

[pointystuff]

The green Kokarde is an odd twist.

 

[kellerrat]

This guy also runs his own web site and forum at http://www.militarytrader.co.uk/

Probably explains his magic 100% positive record when mostly what he sells is rubbish.

I will not buy anything off him on principal. I often wonder if he is the front man for a syndicate of sellers.

Keep clear!

Andy