New to site from Australia - need help with Helmet

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Tulls10

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Hi all from Australia. Just been going over this site. It has so much information I am so excited. I am in the market for a restoration project and have come up with this Pickelhaube that fits the bill.
Any comments would be gratefully received. It is advertised at $400 USD.
These are the only images I have. I have asked the seller for more.

Thanks all, keep up the good work.
 

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Welcome to the forum. There is over $600US value in fittings here alone, so this is a good deal. Restoration can be done but both visors have to be removed and a new/original sweatband installed plus the interior silk. Originals of these do come up for sale but their size and the size of this helmet have to be factored in before you purchase. You are also missing 3 officer stars and the corresponding tin washers. These are not cheap or easy to find but repros are available. Repro silk liners can also be bought from a company in Poland.
 
I agree with Brian. The hardware is $600 retail U.S. Plus, the leather looks like it is in solid condition. The toughest part will be finding an original leather liner. I have made these from thin tan leather, and you may have to consider doing this. They make scissors that have scalloped cutting edges that is needed for the edge that mates with the silk upper liner portion.
Ron
 
Thank you for the response re this matter, much appreciated.
I will contact the seller and hopefully purchase the helmet.
Many thanks again.
 
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