I thought some of you may be interested in a FJ helmet I bought in a 'preserved' condition which i restored to its 'as found' condition - much more fitting for this helmet I feel! Full story on http://fallschirmjager.biz/info_helmets_003.htm
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FJ Helmet from Russia 'Restored' state to 'as found' state
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Re: FJ Helmet from Russia 'Restored' state to 'as found' state
Nice article there,
thanks for sharing
thanks for sharing
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Re: FJ Helmet from Russia 'Restored' state to 'as found' state
Great article nice to see them going to the as found state
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Re: FJ Helmet from Russia 'Restored' state to 'as found' state
Indeed the black hammerite was a bit off overkill to preserve it!!
cheers mikie
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Re: FJ Helmet from Russia 'Restored' state to 'as found' state
I agree, very good to see a relic left as such.
Hanging up my Knochensack for now, it's been a good war!