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Looks like a fake to me. Officer chickens are usually very detailed. My EM's seem better made and more detailed than this one. Plus the underside mounting does not look right, new or recent work>>> I say.

I just sent him a message that it is a fake. He at least responded 'thanks for the input'

I have a EM field gray that has been has been though the depot several times(marked to 3 different units over its life) and it has what must be the original stitching that is natural color much like the example shown here.

Beautiful as is!!! I would not change a thing! Chris

This helmet was recently (3-4 months) sold on a "live" auction E-bay. I think it went for $950-$1100 + 22% commision. I did not bid because of the soldered on spike(may be able to be repiared or unsoldered but with no 'eyes' you would be taking a chance). I does seem that the guy only polished...

Do you think they are all originals?? Chris

FAKE!!!FAKE!!!FAKE!!!FAKE!!!FAKE!!!FAKE!!!This is a distressed fake! I have seen these up close and they are remakes. They are well made but the helmet body is copper and other parts that should be tombak are brass. I would consider these only as a stand in display piece. Chris

Yes! Thank you, Brain and Joe, for sharing your 'sense'(eyes) about the show/haube market. Chris

Who has all these helmets and what were some of the prices? Especially the metalhelms. A dollar of two? Thanks for the photos from one who could not go! Chris

No reply to my photo and info request so far. 8-) Chris

I' ll request more pics and share with you what I get. My collecting focus is on kurassier and metalhelms, esp. the earlier models. Looks like a model1867 but with no step visor. These were reworked and upgraded for reissue at later dates as you know. Hope he sends good pics. Chris

Funny looking helmet. Did you get any photos of the inside? Have you contacted him? As usual the inside, extra holes, and back of fontplate can tell the story. His helmets always seem put together. Chris

Any thoughts on this metalhelm : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330080721104&rd=1&rd=1 The photos are dated to 3 years ago and the silver rivets that start at the rear visor to the bell look different :? I like this style of...

It seems like we've seen this for sell recently: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=011&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=320075383577&rd=1&rd=1 Does anyone know? It's a 3 day auction by a 'new' private seller with no feedback. Nice helm though..... Regards, Chris

The profile of this helmet looks more like a 1880 than a "1907" as seller states. I'm not sure when they started making JzP officer helms but I believe It was later than the earlier style officer Kurassier helms. JzP's seem to have the more modern skull shape/sharp edge look. I use Kube and...

Scary - This one looks as if its been worked over- brass visor trim seems reworked and the spike base studs look to flat with wrong kind of prongs. Under side of back visor looks 'scrubbed' or something. Where is the "pearlring" the guy is so proud to describe???? Chris

Yes- I had the same thought. He did send some more pics- they did not help much. The interior behind the plate has no extra holes and the screws, nuts and washers look good. The liner looks right ( although in bad shape) there is felt behind officer style leather band, correct? I don't know...

Hello- Any thoughts observations on this Officer JzP listing 250064212829 Chris P.S. How do I make a correct E-bay link?

I had inquired about this helmet during the initial auction. He says 100% original. I should ask about restoration that may have been done. This helm just does not have the :P factor for me. Chris

Seems like some doctoring. The spike although not completely incorrect is overpolished and not a typical kurassier issue. The frontplate looks painted silver and the body of the helmet looks -- something -- scratched or bad polish job. The helmplate is correct for this helmet and the kokrades...