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05-28-2016, 04:56 PM | #1 |
Lifer
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My First And Only German Pickelhaube~
Thanks to George Anderson~
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05-28-2016, 07:15 PM | #2 |
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I can see Eric now...his recently acquired shooter in hand, and this jobber adorning his pate! You da Man!
This is made of thick leather, right?
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05-28-2016, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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Yes, that is very nice. Congrats on owning such a ornate piece of German military history.
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05-28-2016, 08:48 PM | #4 |
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Jerry, I try to learn something new or exciting ever day! That how I find an occasional prize~~ Tks for being you! Eric
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05-28-2016, 08:59 PM | #5 |
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Very nice helmet Eric. Baden pickelhauben are hard to find and that unit mark is a plus.
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05-28-2016, 09:03 PM | #6 |
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I can't see this leather helmet protect you from anything other than pigeon droppings!
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05-29-2016, 10:34 PM | #7 |
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Is it true Pickelhaubes only fit Sauer Krauts? I was also looking thru a collection and noticed that the majority are very small, were Germans known for smaller heads then?
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05-30-2016, 03:24 AM | #8 |
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08-02-2016, 05:16 PM | #9 |
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Dave, yes, its so fragile. George told me to rest the helmut on a canned something to prevent it from the leather crown from bearing any weight and most important supporting its leather integrity. Thank You George!
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