Poor old soldier

[USN]

You hate to see them in this shape, especially with a nice fusiliers mark on the inside.

WWI German Pickel Haube Leather Helmet Infantry | eBay

See pics for details on this old helmet. The leather is truly petrified, looks like it was in a barn for 100 years. It is brittle, but solid enough. What you see is what you get. Questions welcome. Will complete the auction, no buy it now.

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[Kaiser Wilhelm II]

I'm interested in this piece. Probably won't try to obtain it, but there is something about it I just like.

 

[GardeUlan]

That’s what I call untouched

Best wishes,

GardeUlan

 

[Mr. Bean]

Indeed it is nice piece. Agree with you it looks untouched and it is more relicts now than a collectable item. I also really like it

Regards,
Milosz

 

[John Josef]

Now that's what happens to 110-year-old leather that's not stored in a climate controlled environment.

That would be the ultimate test for a master's restoration skills.

After what I've seen, I think someone could bring it back

 

[Naprawiacz]

The subject is absolutely doable. It just takes a little willingness and skill.

 

[John Josef]

The subject is absolutely doable. It just takes a little willingness and skill.

A step-by-step tutorial would make for a riveting forum thread