pickelhaube

[cardon]

Hello Guys,
Never owned a pickelhaube,but saw one in a local auction,I know it's a crappy pic,but can someone identify this one,any signs of faking to look out for.
Thanks,cardon

[ROBB]

You really need better photos the most important photo being the interior . Rob

[cardon]

Rob,
got some new pics,maybe these will help
thanks !

[cardon]

and some from the side

[timp_be]

Hello.

Looks like a copy for me.

Best regards

timp-be

[cardon]

Hello Tim,
Thanks for the reply,why do you think it's a copy,hope to learn something.

I just found a similar one on a dealers site "military antiques" inv 210."Imperial German State of Saxony Other Ranks Picklehaube "
Thanks again !
cardon

[Jleb2]

Have to agree, not good. Liner is weird, spike has a weird shape etc.

Just my opinion

James

[timp_be]

Hello.

The spike is too straight, it must be slightly curved. The liner should be in black leather, the teeth have a weird shape. The plate should be bronze with silvered metal center (germansilver). Chinstrap fasteners are not from the good model and the cockades should have a smooth edge.

Best regards

timp_be

[cardon]

Hello james,
thanks for your reply,the liner was kind of reddish/brown,not good to see in the pics.Is mine a copy of 210 in the next link http://www.militaryantiques.co.uk/sh...9&jump=5&sess=
thanks again!!

[cardon]

Tim,
Thanks for the reply and saving me from bidding on it !!
grts cardon

[Jleb2]

Cardon- the link you sent for #210 looks good, a correct piece.

James

[ROBB]

Yes it's a copy , rob

[timp_be]

You're right, your lemet is a copy from the one shown on your link.

Best regards

timp_be

[cardon]

Hello guys,
Thanks for all the comments on this fake helmet,there already was a bid of 200€ on this one at the auction house,I will warn them ...
greets cardon.