So sad...

[poniatowski]

This seller, or whoever did the 'restoration' would have been better off leaving this in original condition, rather than 'cleaning it up'.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW1-Imperial-German-Prussian-Tin-Pickelhaube-Spiked-Helmet/291108178185?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20887%26meid%3D5942733764311906702%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D9311%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D221405462220" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Should we add this different type of removable spike to our records?

Ron

 

[poniatowski]

This seller, or whoever did the 'restoration' would have been better off leaving this in original condition, rather than 'cleaning it up'.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW1-Imperial-German-Prussian-Tin-Pickelhaube-Spiked-Helmet/291108178185?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20887%26meid%3D5942733764311906702%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D9311%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D221405462220" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

All in all a fairly truthful description, but it would've been better off without being painted and re-lined.

Should we add this different type of removable spike to our records?



Ron

I have no idea why I quoted myself... :???:

R

 

[edwin]

Its from the UK so it must be crap :-k

Regards,

Edwin

 

[Bungo]

Must have been very difficult to keep that unsecured spike balanced on the top of your helmet while marching... :wink: