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    Help in choosing a Pickelhaube

    Gentlemen

    A person I know has a large pichelhaube collection that they are selling off.
    The collection consists of about 20 + pichelhaulbes including those for artilliary, officers and various states etc.
    My problem is I know practically nothing about pickelhaubes and need some help in deciding which one to possibly buy.
    I was hoping someone could give me a few pointers as to what pichelhaulbs are the most desirable artilliary, infantry, officer, state (Oldenberg, Mechlenberg) etc.
    This would help me narrow down what helmets to consentrate on and have a closer look at.
    Once I pick a couple I am interetsted in I can take some photos and post them on the forum for comment.
    From what I understand some are quite rare and I see this as a good opertunity to pick up a nice pickelhaulbe.
    Any help would be much appreciated.
    Regards
    Peter
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    #2
    My best advice is to buy the one you like the most. You will be more happy with a helmet that you enjoy looking at every day, than a helmet that you know is rare but that just dosent "do it" for you.

    As to most desirable I would say Cavalry then Infantry and last Artillery. But that is just my opinion, and I am sure some of the more experienced collectors can give you better advice. Also guard units tend to bring a premium.

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      #3
      Hi Peter,
      In general the most desirable helmets are the metal cavalry helmets like Garde du Corps, Garde Reiter, Kurassier...
      Of course this is a personal choice and will differ from person to person. Imo the most important things are:
      - the condition must be very good to mint
      - the helmet must be complete
      - the helmet bust be 100% original and not put together
      - regiment stamps are a bonus
      - ...
      I would first of all look things up in some reference books or on the internet, before purchasing a helmet.
      Here are a few VERY good links:
      www.kaisersbunker.com
      www.pickelhauben.net
      I hope this helps you a bit...

      Adler 1

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        #4
        Help with pickelhaubes

        Gents

        Thanks for replying to my request for help.
        I will use what you have told me and start doing some reading and having a closer look at the helmets.
        If I find one that I like I will take some photos and post them on the forum for review.

        Regards
        Peter

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          #5
          Hello, I was wondering where your friend is selling off his
          Pickelhaube's ?, cause I've got some extra cash to spend! I'm very interested! Looking to add a new Haube to the collection. Please let me know. You can also reach me at madmaxfalcigno@yahoo.com Thanks so much! ~MAX

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            #6
            My advice Peter, read what Karel wrote again. And then read it again.

            Originally posted by Adler 1 View Post
            Hi Peter,
            In general the most desirable helmets are the metal cavalry helmets like Garde du Corps, Garde Reiter, Kurassier...
            Of course this is a personal choice and will differ from person to person. Imo the most important things are:
            - the condition must be very good to mint
            - the helmet must be complete
            - the helmet bust be 100% original and not put together
            - regiment stamps are a bonus
            - ...
            I would first of all look things up in some reference books or on the internet, before purchasing a helmet.
            Here are a few VERY good links:
            www.kaisersbunker.com
            www.pickelhauben.net
            I hope this helps you a bit...

            Adler 1

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              #7
              I too would like a haub. A prussian infantry EM haub would do me fine is anyone knows of any for sale.

              W.

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