Tony without Kaiser said:richesz28 said:I found the prices were very negotiable, but indeed there were a lot of parts helmets. Brian's photo of the "The Older style Kurassier lacking a liner" ended up in my collection for way less than the listed price of $975.00 US. The seller was a collector who was downsizing and wanted it to go to another collector. Aside from the missing liner it is in very nice condition. Btw it is marked KR 4.
That was indeed a bargain if you can live with no liner. Are you going to try to locate a correct Kürassier eagle Wappen for it? Presently it has an 1871 pattern Foot Troops eagle.
Amybellars said:John, that Bavarian helmet has the wrong spike. It should have the fluted type of spike and the silk canvas is missing. I think the mounting holes have been enlarged as well. It is on a dealer's table and I think he wants $1200 for it. I cannot see the value of it when you have to get the parts to put onto it.
Amybellars said:That bavarian aluminium officer has a fake liner. With the dealer who is from Europe and a fake liner, I have my doubts over the authenticity of the whole helmet. Not difficult to produce one which may cost him few hundred dollars, but an original case and put it up at $3000+.
There's also a regiment 22 fake ersatz at the show.