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Front visor finished and rear visor pinned into position. the first stitch pass is usually the most difficult and takes more time. the...

One last thing to note here regarding this helmet...the materials used were felt and fibre (visors), producing a very light weight...

Hi Sandy....my opinion only....it looks like an older reproduction to me. Why?: chunky brass buckles with no rounded edges and most...

Thanks Jeff. Great to hear that members appreciate me showing the process. 😊

Some progress today as I completed the first pass of stitching across the visor. I also put the trim back on as unlike most visors the...

Some additional info: This is an Awes piece as the underside of the spike base is marked as such. The visors here are also "fibre" the...

And "sew" it begins! :) T pins in place and holes lined up. I am using much finer cotton thread on this because this is what was used...

Black Hole. The entire shell is made of molded black felt. Consequently, the stitch holes on the inside can not be seen easily unlike...

Lovely Anhalt officer kokarde. Front visor removed and evidence of "glue".

No Steve, nothing to do with IR 93. Just having a bit of fun here, black refers to the composition of the helmet and sun describes...

A superbe addition to your collection, congratulations! (y)

My apologies to the members for my "click bait" title but you shall see the reason for it. :) To be continued....

I finally finished this project yesterday: New original liner stitched in, not totally perfect but the best that I can do when matching...

Matt and I have established contact and once I finish up a couple of projects, I will have the opportunity to work on both of his helmets.

Dick R., thank you for your recent donation. It is much appreciated.