Scientific research of an alledged SS NORD helmet

[Jan]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your support. I will keep you updated when things progress!

Best,

Jan

[PotatoDigger]

I have to say I really like the work you're doing here, Jan.
Can't wait to see it all published then
As someone who is probably going to study archaeology when I get out of school, I find this all very fascinating.
Keep us updated
Most people I talk to about battlefield archaeology, at least here in Germany don't seem to understand why people "bother" with it.
They seem to always just expect archaeology to be finding treasures and whatnot..
That's probably also due to the attitude most people here have towards those times in general.
Luis

[AZPhil]

Excellent read, looking forward to more findings. Very interesting.
Semper Fi
Phil

[Jan]

Thank You so much for your support. I have learned soo much through this site and I really think it´s time to give something back. I give you one video that was published just a few hours ago. Sadly the spoken language is Finnish but I hope you enjoy the scenery of the "Eismeerstrasse" and the "Eismeerfront" in 2019.

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I will continue with saying that I deeply condemn treasure hunting of all kinds on these sites in 2020. The times they are a changing and these sites most definitely are part of the cultural heritage of the far north.



Best,

Jan

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

Thank You so much for your support. I have learned soo much through this site and I really think it´s time to give something back. I give you one video that was published just a few hours ago. Sadly the spoken language is Finnish but I hope you enjoy the scenery of the "Eismeerstrasse" and the "Eismeerfront" in 2019.

What a lovely video Jan. Although I have no grasp of Finnish and the only word I understood was 'police' I really enjoyed watching that video. Finland is a beautiful country and your language is very aurally pleasing. I will always have the utmost respect for the Finns. Keep up the word good work

[Willmore]

Very interesting thread! By trade I’m an archaeologist and I’m very familiar with the dilemma of cultural heritage being lost. Anything that is found or excavated can only be done ‘once’ and is sort of a non repeatable experiment in some ways, that’s why in England there are laws in place to protect archaeological assets.

Have you thought about getting in touch with universities that run archaeological courses? The reason I ask is because they often will have fully equipped laboratories where conservation specialists might be able to advise you or even help stabilise the helmet to prevent further deterioration of the helmet/decal.

Amazing thread and thank you,

Will

[Willmore]

I might be way off but have a look at this website (UK based) interesting archaeological conservation Information.

- Icon | The Institute of Conservation

[Jan]

Thanks for your kind input Will. The helmet will be in for some lighthanded conservation at the local "University of Applied Sciences". There are some very cunning experts there teaching conservation to students and the helmet which contain many different materials (steel, leather, aluminium...) is a challenge and a good showcase for the students. Especially the leather interior is very dry and brittle and needs stabilisation (and indeed some kind of protective measures) to prevent it from falling apart.

There is a very faint name on the rear skirt of the helmet. Hopefully we can decipher that somehow during conservation.

Best, Jan

[Willmore]

Hi Jan, amazing news and I’m sure they will be the best people to help preserve this helmet. I imagine they will tackle it in a very scientific way and I’m really looking forward to follow the progress!

Kind regards,

Will

[Jan]

They made a great job "saving" a Fallschirmsjäger helmet a while back.