Drewwerks
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Here is my first Pickelhaube and my first attempt at a restoration (so please go gently with me).
From what I can see so far it seems to have had three lives.
First life with small holes filled in (looks like in period) would suggest a cruciform spike base (you can just make out a faint indent in the leather of the cruciform shape). I’m thinking M1891 as there is no vent hole in the leather neck guard?
Second life converted to smaller standard spike base and higher/larger wappen holes.
Third life as a fireman’s helmet with ‘second life’ holes filled with painted rivets, clear indent where the protective plate was and a late fireman’s chin strap.
Of course I could be wrong so please correct me.
My initial thought is to try and take it back to the original M1891 spec.
All help and advice greatfully received.
Regards
Drew
From what I can see so far it seems to have had three lives.
First life with small holes filled in (looks like in period) would suggest a cruciform spike base (you can just make out a faint indent in the leather of the cruciform shape). I’m thinking M1891 as there is no vent hole in the leather neck guard?
Second life converted to smaller standard spike base and higher/larger wappen holes.
Third life as a fireman’s helmet with ‘second life’ holes filled with painted rivets, clear indent where the protective plate was and a late fireman’s chin strap.
Of course I could be wrong so please correct me.
My initial thought is to try and take it back to the original M1891 spec.
All help and advice greatfully received.
Regards
Drew
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