Wurtt. Tschapka

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It's hard to see if the Rabatte lost its ribbing stitches or it's just a modern attempt at reproducing one.
The Reichs Kokarde might have holes in it for mounting a separate metal ring, but the picture isn't sharp enough to be sure.
The chinscale rosettes appear to be flat, not convex.
With some blocking and careful shellac work, this helmet might have potential.
 
Yes, too many wrinkles in the leather. Trying to refinish this would be a nightmare. As for the rabatte, looks like modern cloth to me.
 
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