#90512
01/03/2007 08:22 PM
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Hey gang! Here's my one and only Picklehaube. Took some new pics and thought I'd share. This must have been one of the last examples issued as it is dated 1916! Great condition with some crazing to the leather...Man: it's so small though! It barely fits my 8 year old!
Cheers folks!
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#90513
01/03/2007 08:25 PM
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#90514
01/03/2007 08:28 PM
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#90515
01/03/2007 08:35 PM
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#90516
01/03/2007 08:42 PM
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Manufacturer markings:
D. Estellmann from Strassburg
(anyone know anything about this maker?)
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#90517
01/03/2007 08:46 PM
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#90518
01/03/2007 08:50 PM
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#90519
01/03/2007 08:58 PM
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That's it guys....Thanks for stopping! by!  Again...if anyone has any info on the manufacturer...I'd love to hear about it! Cheers! Rob
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#90520
01/13/2007 06:00 AM
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The leather crazing is just what you want to see. Also, look inside the helmet where the eagle is secured. Are there leather wedges through the eyelets?
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#90521
01/21/2007 12:44 AM
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Hi Bill! Thanks for the thumbs up! There's no doubt about this one!  ....and yes, there are the little leather wedges through the eyelets....I'll have to take some pics and post a little later! Cheers! Rob
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#90522
01/21/2007 10:19 AM
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Rob,
most of these helmets are in small and very small sizes. Yours is a very nice untouched original.
Regards Kolibri
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#90523
01/21/2007 01:37 PM
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Thanks Kolibri! Glad you like it! I wonder where all the larger size haubes went though?
Cheers!
Rob
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#90524
01/22/2007 06:39 PM
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Rob, there were not a lot of large size helmets. The most people in these times had small sizes. You can see the same if you look after imperial uniforms, caps, boots or belts: mostly in small sizes. Kolibri
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#90525
02/03/2007 07:07 PM
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Great shots Rob ! You'll have to bring her out again next time we hit the pub. Haven't seen it in awhile  Chris
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#90526
02/03/2007 10:09 PM
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Rob, Thanks for sharing your nice helmet with us, a great aspect of German militaria to whet one's whistle with ! I must agree with my fellow collector Kolibri about these late 19th and 20th century head sizes, they were invariably small in the majority, though, I can't explain it..? Maybe it was the vitamins and chemical enhancements we've eaten that made our heads grow? ha! Hope you'll share some more of your collection with us Rob. Enjoy your Super-Bowl weekend mates, but don't get too soused! Bill
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#90527
02/04/2007 02:21 AM
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Thanks guys! I'll do my best not to get too smashed tomorrow! hahahahaha
Glad you like the lid!
Chris: I'll certainly bring it again next time we get together over a couple pints!
Cheers!
Rob
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#90528
02/04/2007 09:03 PM
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Hi Guys,
If you don't mind me asking, what does one of these helmets go for, if you can find one?
Regards,
Kevin
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#90529
04/11/2007 04:14 AM
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Hi. The wartime Prussian line infantry helmets ,all original and complete ie m1915 model em's sell between $450.00 to $900.00 US, all depends on condition and how well mark the helmet is . ie dated with manufature marking and regiment markings and name of the owner sometimes.
Thanks Joe Semen
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