July 10, 20251 yr #1 Just curious about any opinions on this picklehaube for sale. Leather is a bit dry and stiff, along with the liner. Marking on the back states it’s for Pioneer use (according to google) thanks for any help.
July 11, 20251 yr #3 The helmet looks alright to me as well. Keep in mind though, that if you are going to restore it, it will probably cost around $400 for the parts, including Wappen with the leather pins which hold it to the helmet, rosettes, and if you can actually find one, the chin strap. The strap, for a good one, would run around $200 these days. The trick is finding one. Do you know which state (Prussia, Bavaria, Baden, etc.) goes with the helmet? Anyway, if you want to make that investment, you will have a nice helmet. Steve
July 12, 20251 yr #4 RPB8 1. Rheinisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 8, Prussian Helmet Plate and Cockades then.
July 12, 20251 yr #5 9 hours ago, patches said: RPB8 1. Rheinisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 8, Prussian Helmet Plate and Cockades then. That's good. Prussian Wappen and cockades and the lower priced ones compared to the other states.
July 12, 20251 yr Author #6 9 hours ago, patches said: RPB8 1. Rheinisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 8, Prussian Helmet Plate and Cockades then. Thanks very much
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