Peter B
Well-known member
My newest helmet. Interesting in that it feels like it is metal under the felt. Is that possible? When you tap it, it almost sounds metallic.
The wappen has definitely seen better days. The orb has lost its cross and the small eagle has lost its head. I do have a period orb with cross (see picture) on the way so I might try and repair that. I have a repro strap on it or now. Liner is missing as well as you can see. Toying with the idea of putting one of Brian's liners in (have it) but am wondering now how hard it would be to get thread through the helmet. It really almost feels like it is a tin helmet with thin felt over it.
There are some markings and a name, pretty much impossible to read but if anyone thinks they can figure anything out I would be glad to know.
Looks nice beside my Guard Felt and my other Artillery and Guard helmets.
Cheers.
Peter
The wappen has definitely seen better days. The orb has lost its cross and the small eagle has lost its head. I do have a period orb with cross (see picture) on the way so I might try and repair that. I have a repro strap on it or now. Liner is missing as well as you can see. Toying with the idea of putting one of Brian's liners in (have it) but am wondering now how hard it would be to get thread through the helmet. It really almost feels like it is a tin helmet with thin felt over it.
There are some markings and a name, pretty much impossible to read but if anyone thinks they can figure anything out I would be glad to know.
Looks nice beside my Guard Felt and my other Artillery and Guard helmets.
Cheers.
Peter
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