Zebedeus Well-known member Mar 7, 2025 #2 No, I can't believe it. What a pity to ruin such a beautiful helmet like this.
b.loree Administrator Staff member Mar 7, 2025 #3 Oh no! So what is the brass container for...tobacco??
Spiker Well-known member Mar 7, 2025 #5 b.loree said: Oh no! So what is the brass container for...tobacco?? Click to expand... The cylinder is a shell case, to put…what in, cigars ?
b.loree said: Oh no! So what is the brass container for...tobacco?? Click to expand... The cylinder is a shell case, to put…what in, cigars ?
Peter B Well-known member Mar 7, 2025 #6 Sad to see the helmet ruined but it was probably made when they were readily available just after the war, or maybe during. Some Allied soldier probably made it and yes it could be one of many things. I picture it on a desk.
Sad to see the helmet ruined but it was probably made when they were readily available just after the war, or maybe during. Some Allied soldier probably made it and yes it could be one of many things. I picture it on a desk.
Khukri Well-known member Mar 8, 2025 #10 Tombac, or tombak, is a brass alloy with high copper content (70%) and 5–20% zinc content. Tin, lead or arsenic may be added for colouration
Tombac, or tombak, is a brass alloy with high copper content (70%) and 5–20% zinc content. Tin, lead or arsenic may be added for colouration
MAP Active member Mar 9, 2025 #11 Very cool. Looks like an ash tray to me. Perfect for my cigars! LoL
Strange taste.
