Overdone

[SkipperJohn]

This could have been a fantastic find if the Wappen matches the unit markings. However, the "restoration" went way overboard:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GERMAN-WW1-INFANTRY-PICKELHAUBE-HELMET-WITH-REPLACED-LINER-/302467166159?hash=item466c72afcf:g:vokAAOSwjPdZyaLJ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The grey metal parts have obviously been repainted, and the liner --- well, that's just wrong!

John

 

[pointystuff]

Automotive primer?

 

[edwin]

Agreed way too much.

Regards,

Edwin

 

[poniatowski]

That's quite a de-storation! Seller (or whomever destored it) would've been better off just leaving it alone.

Ron

 

[SkipperJohn]

Sold for $550.00 US.

John