Guys, here is a field-made pickelhaube cover I wanted to list on e-stand but would like everyone's blessing before I list it. This was purchased from Harold Weitze several years ago as a field-made cover that came from a large pickelhaube collector who didn't collect covers. I have never seen this before. I know many types and variations existed and have several in my collection at present. The construction material resembles fine linen or sandbag material which would make sense. There is a drawstring that pulls the cover perfecttly over a pickelhaube. The edges show a clear color difference that would indicate a good amount of usage being tucked under the visors of a pickelhaube. The cover shows some small holes and good amount of usage. I listed the closest thing I have found resembling this cover from the Jurgen Kraus book "The Imperial German Army" that shows a winter white cover. The shape is pretty close. I would love to hear some opinions about it. Please take a look and let me know if the consensus is OK to list on our forum. Best always, Mike.
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You sure this isn't a KKK meeting?
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Mike
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Guys, need to know opinions if OK to list in the Imperial Section. I would like to list for sale please. Please let me know your comments. Thanks, Mike.Comment
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Mike;
Never saw one to have an opinion. Tricky at best.
Would like to hear from one of the moderator's.
What say ye Slim.
Jerry R.Comment
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Jerry, thanks for your comments. Definitely not standard. Certainly possible to be one though. My only other thought could be a cover to ship a pickelhaube in, but that would not explain the wear. Question is any documented proof these were ever field-made? If it is, it must be a rare bird!! Mike.Comment
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