WWI German Guards Officer Helmet

I don't know of any collector who has replated the zinc. The chin scales for example would have to be taken apart and every scale done individually (?). The new plating would also be very shiny and artificial looking.....like the Indian repros being sold on Ebay. So I wouldn't do it but it is your piece. One other caution Jim..... gun oil and leather do not mix so be very careful about applying that to fittings or scales.
 
I will leave well enough alone and enjoy it as it is (will display in an area without direct sunlight as well)

Thanks,
Jim
 
Excellent Jim, probably the best decision...these don't look as nice as the brass ones but they are legit and totally original. Yup, sunlight....no good! You have a very nice helmet there with a killer wappen!
 
Appreciate the input, no idea what gewobelded means.

I read your article on the Fahring, intersting. SO is this for sure a train Battalion? Is it for mounted troops?

Thanks,
Jim
 
no idea what gewobelded means.
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See how far it sticks out? issued examples tended to be more flat. Very desirable and most definitely private purchase.


Yes train units were mounted. here is a very similar example from my collection. OYV But look at my spike base. No pearling and no lines around the spike.

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