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05-31-2016 07:08 AM
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Hi Dan and welcome to the forum ,a good solid shell in i would say judging by the sniper plate lugs a large size ,good to see the intact chinstrap lugs too ,i can definately see some paint remnants ,all in all a nice period relic
James
Last edited by James C; 05-31-2016 at 06:09 PM.
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Yes - it does appear to have traces of paint remaining. The thing about battlefield relics is that you know that they have been there, they have seen action, and there can be no disputing it. The thing about vet bring-backs is that believing the story attached to the object is usually a leap of faith. And in many cases the story behind the object has either changed over the years, or even lost altogether.
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Thanks for the kind words gents. Yes, I agree - a relic helmet certainly does get the mind wondering...it may not be my last!
Regards,
Dan
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A nice helmet Dan.
What did you treat it with? I've just bought a relic M18 that needs some TLC and was thinking of using linseed oil.
Tony
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A nice helmet Dan.
What did you treat it with? I've just bought a relic M18 that needs some TLC and was thinking of using linseed oil.
Tony
I would suggest using a good traditional beeswax furniture polish cream - not the spray-on crap though! Many museums use beeswax polish to preserve armour and the like.
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Hi Tony,
On this one I gave it the Oxy acid bath treatment, followed by a soapy wash off, then hit with a hairdryer to ensure it's completely dry. I then used a light brushed-on coating of flax-seed oil (similiar to linseed oil) followed by a rub down with a dry rag. The flaxseed/linseed oil seems to dry to a nice hard finish without leaving any oily residue.
Harry- I'll have to try the beeswax. I'm alway being told to "mind my own"😜 Maybe on the next Stahlhelm....if I'm allowed.....
Regards,
Dan
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