multi-parts tschapka?

[Pontiac9999]

Something doesn't seem right about this tschapka?

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Pickelhaube-Tschapka-Feldgrau-1915-/381608048735?hash=item58d99cb85f:g:3D4AAOSwYudXGQ8c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[richesz28]

Perforated liner. Not a good sign.

 

[keoki7]

The bayonet mount for the mortar board seems to be quite small in circumference.

 

[pointystuff]

Could it be an officer helmet that has had modifications? The plate looks like an em Pickelhaube bird.

 

[Adler]

C'mon guys, don't you see? It's a "B' helmet ... :^o :^o

Adler 1

 

[pointystuff]

The seller and "caveat emptor" are often mentioned in the same sentence.

 

[b.loree]

Multiple holes in the front of the shell also.

 

[Pontiac9999]

My favorite part is the zig-zag scissors that were used to cut out the line pattern.... uke:

 

[pointystuff]

Scallop-edge shears are not as easily found, fortunately.