Hi all,
A friend has asked me my opinion on this Pickelhaube, not really my area of expertise, but I’m not sure on the finish of the external leather work. It looks very grainy leather and unlike the highly polished finish pretty much most of the references on “kaiserbunker” etc., however there are a few photos that seem to show a similar if less pronounced finish. Could it just be the camera flash that’s brought it out.
Does anyone have any thoughts, the general ageing looks pretty good, but I know how clever the repro guys can be.
Thanks for your opinions…. Its a good opportunity to learn a bit more about the subject or WW1 German leather work.
A friend has asked me my opinion on this Pickelhaube, not really my area of expertise, but I’m not sure on the finish of the external leather work. It looks very grainy leather and unlike the highly polished finish pretty much most of the references on “kaiserbunker” etc., however there are a few photos that seem to show a similar if less pronounced finish. Could it just be the camera flash that’s brought it out.
Does anyone have any thoughts, the general ageing looks pretty good, but I know how clever the repro guys can be.
Thanks for your opinions…. Its a good opportunity to learn a bit more about the subject or WW1 German leather work.
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