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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    Final of Hungarian helmet study.
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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    Two more pages Gentlemen.
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    German Vet Interview Transcripts

    Fascinating. I read about SS Man Konrad. Thanks for sharing.
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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    Thank you kindly Gentlemen. I will reattach the para liner and show you the interior soon. Here is a Hungarian helmet that came in today. I "think" that is a white-wash that is coming off. Perhaps when the digger gave it a preliminary bath much of the white came off. I want to stabilize the...
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    Camos: Period Photos

    Great lookin' images. Romanian helmet with mud spread on it.
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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    My thanks Deadeye and Timothy. Here is a page I finished late this evening. It's been fun trying to safely save history by gently cleaning this helmet. More of the finished product when I have time. Regards, Russ
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    Relics thread.

    I wish we could hold these items and the true story would unfold in front of us. I suppose to a certain extent we already feel that way. Thanks for sharing Deadeye.
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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    Quick write-up and I need to go back out there. I'm having psychosomatic feelings on my body of acid attacking me. I'm itching!
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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    Hi Deadeye, I'm trying my first oxalic bath as we are talking. The helmet is soaking now. On a bit of a macabre note, it appears I have found some of the warrior's hair where the shrapnel came in. I know the whole blood rusting issue is suspect, but I will let you Guys be the last word. I have...
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    Camos: Period Photos

    Great examples Gentlemen. That leaf pattern is interesting.
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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    Thanks Mech. Here is the further study. Tomorrow, I may try to gently remove the liner and use oxalic acid. Weeee'lll seeee.
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    Camos: Period Photos

    I have not heard that before Mech, but it makes sense. We did an Operation Bear-Hunt in Korea back in 84' and it was cold as heck there. Something about the cold ocean wind blowing over the peninsula. arditi
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    M35 DD LW ET62 Droop-Tail

    Wow! That is a piece of history.
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    Camos: Period Photos

    I'm anxious to see more of these as well.
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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    Thank you Gentlemen. I received this in the mail today. I'm excited to write about it and see if I can successfully arrest the rust/decline of the condition and stabilize it. Arditi
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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    Cooool. I like it!
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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    Italian Don River helmet.
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    Relics thread.

    Cool! Thanks for sharing.
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    German and Other Battlefield Debris

    Thank you for the wonderful welcome Gentlemen!
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    M16 Camo

    Very attractive piece Sir!
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