Jaap Verduijn
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Now what do we have here? Look at the relationship between the sizes of the Kokarden and the helmet itself! Really that small? Indeed, if I read correctly, the size could be 36!!! But that seems impossible... A very remarkable Train helmet to say the least. Can't afford it - otherwise I might consider buying because, regardless of the weird size, it looks genuine. Except the chinstrap, which may be an (old) replica - or not: it may even be a well-preserved original although the leather seems to be a bit on the thickish side. Doesn't matter anyway: this being Train, I'd replace the chinstrap with curved brass chin scales.
Pity we can't ask Herr Dürnagel anymore because I'm totally out of my depth here. That small a size doesn't make sense to me. On the other hand: it really doesn't look like the creative work of a "Bastler" to me. I would really like to examine this specimen in real life.
Pity we can't ask Herr Dürnagel anymore because I'm totally out of my depth here. That small a size doesn't make sense to me. On the other hand: it really doesn't look like the creative work of a "Bastler" to me. I would really like to examine this specimen in real life.