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Fantastic.

Thanks for heads up. I too thought it seemed a bit suspects

Thanks a lot to all the members for there reply's and expertise given, It seems I have passed my provisional. I did notice (as Kaiser mentioned) the metal bits looked polished especially on the spike and base I had put this down to the cameras flash. Thanks Brian & Steve Nick also for the...

Hello again collectors. I am still trying to get a pass on correctly trying to identify a genuine pickelhaube. I Came across this M1895 Pickelhaube! all with its brass fittings. I notice the Baden cockade is wrong and should be a national state cockade. After doing some lone research I can with...

Cor what an item. Never seen one outside of a book.

Interesting you mention this Brian, I was reading about older models being cut down and restitched (visor and back piece). I suppose all regulations went out the window in such dire circumstances.

Very interesting to read the reply's, as Roger Waters once said ...it all makes perfect sense. Thanks for helping me understand this complex subject its been a great help.

Hi everyone, thanks for inputting your knowledge/experience. My question is why would the wappen be changed on a M1915 from say Prussian to Baden. I understand M1895 were converted to M1915 so it would be on these conversion models where I would expect to find plugged holes where a different...

If in doubt do not buy

Hi, Since joining this forum it has allowed me to gain a greater knowledge on what to look for when deciding if a Pickelhaubes is legitimate or not. I believe I do not have a full understanding yet as the subject is massive. On this helmet (link provided) I can see the cockade on the right hand...

Another bloody pickelfraud, Thanks you for the input Jonas. Its a minefield. Have a great Day.

Any feedback on this item would be great. Hope you like the title. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256578764249?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11051.m43.l1123&mkcid=26&ch=osgood&euid=5ab7f4c568bc4677a2a3b105d30a67c2&bu=43511624601&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20240727023210&segname=11051

Wow really interesting, so much to learn, thanks for sending this. After seeing your last message I have seen this one wich links in with what you are saying. If you care to look it is here with the B.J.A stamp although the spike looks weird...

Wow I did not spot the lugs for the wappen, but thanks for pointing this out and making me aware of the stampings. Think I will steer clear. Thanks for the reply Jonas.

Am I seeing metal parts on the lugs and visor trim or is this pattination. Thank You. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226255879511