pressed metal Tschapka

[pointystuff]

Looks like one of the repros has made its way to Germany:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ULAN-TSCHAPKA-PICKELHAUBE-SPIKE-HELMET-CASQUE-MILITARIA_W0QQitemZ180460894187QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMilitaria?hash=item2a044eb7eb

 

[poniatowski]

they sure do work hard trying to make them look old, don't they?

Ron

 

[pointystuff]

If it brings in a big enough bid, it may be worth it to them.

 

[b.loree]

They just can never get those liners right though! Dead give away. Brian

 

[Gustaf]

What do you mean, the liner is mint, and the rare naugahide version to boot. I like the close up of the hand made chinstrap fittings.
Gus