SS Officers Visor Restoration

[BenVK]

Some of you might have seen this visor on the Collectors Guild website.

It was obviously in a sorry state but I kept going back to look because there was something about it that I really liked. It was difficult to judge how it might look after a restoration but I took a gamble on it anyway.

It was a lot more work than expected but I'm pleased with how it turned out. There was quite a bit of glue which is a pain to remove and the pasteboard was in a thousand bits and beyond saving so another was sourced from a period Feuerwehr cap.

It's a stylish looking cap IMO, the colour of the feldgrau fabric, the fat piping and the overall shape are all very pleasing.

I know some frown on restorations but let's not get into that discussion yet again please!

Cheers
Ben

[BenVK]

And how it looks now.

[jayjay198666]

well restored, saved a nice SS visor.....well done mate

[jacquesf]

Ben you know what I think of your work and being the proud owner of some of them, what is there to say. YOU ARE THE MAN. This visor looks great. J

[solo]

Nice work Ben! Although I agree with the massive restoration. Collectors may be treated by your work.

[enorepap]

[norge]

Well done Ben.
Best,
Gisle

[peety]

Well done Ben.
Best,
Gisle

I have zero problem with such work as long as its disclosed. How could anyone argue with this magnificent work


And folks! This should be a lesson to you! Stop putting your visors in duffle bags

[sutka]

nice

[MM1985]

Well done Ben! Very nice work!

[billbert]

Masterful Restoration...Billbert

[stonemint]

Ben, you are a true artisan, my friend--

[salt*creek]

[BenVK]

Thanks so much guys, it's good to know that all the hard work is appreciated.

[wolfslair]

Hi Ben,
You are a major credit to our hobby. Fantastic restoration mate!
Kind regards,
Steve