To buy or not ????

[lyndon wright]

First of thanks for all the feed back, im finding it easier to get a Camo than a Pickelhaube. What do you think of these two, I reakon I will buy one of them, just which one ??????. What are they worth, I dont mind paying a little extra for what is genuine, as im not in it to make money and in 20 years time who will care if I payed a few hundred to much.
More opinions would be great, then I can on and buy an Officers Pickelhaube. Thanks Lyndon



Item # 377: NEW! M16 camouflage helmet



This helmet is a consignment and is not in my possession. It is in the possession of the seller. He may be reached at the e-mail provided

This is an original and extraordinary example of a WWI German camo helmet. The vivid ochre colors are separated by not the ordinary finger-width black lines, but lines formed in the motif of twigs or small branches. This is truly a stunning helmet with very little wear. The liner is no longer present, but the rivets are intact and matching to the piece. This helmet comes with a certificate of lifetime guarantee of authenticity. Price is $825.00 USD. Please email me directly at [email protected]



Item No. GR11620
Description HELMET, STEEL, "Si66"(Eisenhutte Silesia) M16 camo shell, done in the ship's "shard" pattern of sharp angles, with brown, tan, and green panels w/black line separations. Camo is 80%+ showing age and wear. An unusual non-regulation pattern. SEE PHOTO
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$495.00

http://germanhelmetsinc.com/original%20hemlets%20and%20militaria.html

http://www.greatwar.com/more.cfm?category=1064&sval=NA&mrow=5&mcomp=NA&msort=NA&SID=8

 

[joerookery]

An unusual non-regulation pattern.

Lyndon I know nothing of these helmets. I cannot comment on authenticity. However, the question we all tangle with is the quote above. I have several haubes that have odd things and I love them. However, if you buy something non-standard you always have to explain it away to others. I do not care but most collectors do. A perfecly standard model is most acceptable.

 

[lyndon wright]

Good Point, Thanks Lyndon

 

[spikeymikey]

Hey Lyndon,
You were looking at a Felt last week. This looks like a good one to me, ebay-6595441952.

 

[lyndon wright]

Im after an Officers in Brass, Im not quite sure which one, as Im not up with them yet, but the one with the Eagle. I will have a look at what you suggested.
Thanks Lyndon

 

[reservist1]

Lyndon: $825 for a camo helmet missing its liner seems very
overpriced.

 

[lyndon wright]

Yes it does, but it sold for that a soon as it was listed. Thanks Lyndon

 

[spikeymikey]

Hey Lyndon, theres a nice looking Prussian Artillery Officer on www.germanmilitaria.com