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01-06-2014 01:04 PM
# ADS
Circuit advertisement
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Well,
Another thread that has appeared in the last few days also shows what I would call a "dry stored" relic helmet.
Relic Market Garden British Para Helmet
Note the similar "wear and tear" ..
Gary J.
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I've inspected this helmet by myself. It's a honest untouched example
Regards,
Dimas
my Skype: warrelics
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Makes a change to see a real one!....
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I would love that in my relic helmet collection. If the buyer is so unhappy with it, I will gladly make him an offer.
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Anymore of these for sale, let me know, i would be happy with that one
Regards
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Nothing wrong with it.
Cheers, Ade.
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Whilst not experienced with digging helmets, as an archaeologist I am used to digging composite artifacts and it all depends on the burial environment and in the "right" conditions organic materials such as leather will survive in an unusual condition, such as an anaerobic environment such as waterlogging or sealed within clay, while normally organic material does not survive unless charred for instance. Soil ph is another factor and different materials are affected by it, with high acid environments being particularly damaging to organics.
I see no reason to doubt the helmet and the leather work being found together.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
its just an opinion.
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I have seen this Helmet in person and also many others dug up in similar conditions where the Metal of the helmet and the leather liner are like this one , i don't have a problem and would be happy if it were in my collection !
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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