German and Other Battlefield Debris

[arditi]

Gents, I hope it is ok to post these items here. Along with weaponry, equipment, etc.; these types of items interest me.
Regards, Arditi

 

[iron bender]

Very interesting and the true history of the battlefields from which these items are picked. Hopefully the guys digging are recording important finds.

 

[deadeye18]

The Rheinmetall badge is nice.

 

[Hambone]

Much OK, thanks Arditi, interesting stuff. I always enjoy looking at battlefield dug stuff

 

[arditi]

Thank you for the wonderful welcome Gentlemen!

 

[arditi]

Italian Don River helmet.

 

[Frank F.]

Italian Don River helmet.

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[arditi]

Cooool. I like it!

 

[deadeye18]

Italian Don River helmet.

That's a great helmet.

 

[UVF Gew.98]

I also find battlefield recovered items fascinating. I have a few odds and ends myself but nothing like your helmets. Hard to imagine what its been through. Thanks for the pictures

 

[arditi]

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

 

[heavy_mech]

...equipment, etc.; these types of items interest me.
Regards, Arditi

Yes, me too. Quite interesting to see the variety of items that made up life for a soldat. Thanks!

 

[arditi]

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

 

[deadeye18]

Great helmet Arditi! I only discovered oxalic acid about a month ago and tried it on a helmet,it's fantastic stuff.I want to treat all my dug ups in it eventually.

 

[arditi]

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 put the man's hair in a small clear packet. The first dip of 20 minutes has brought the crown stamp out very clear! Also, I believe the helmet had a cloth cover which appears to have burned to the helmet. It was not clear initially when handling the helmet. Perhaps body burning at that time? Interesting I think. My wife was taking pictures while I had my gloves on, so hopefully they are clear enough. Back soon. Still roasting in the acid so to speak.

 

[arditi]

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!

 

[deadeye18]

This para helmet is looking good.I'm looking forward to seeing it when it's fully done.

 

[timothy]

Love these no question about them. timothy

 

[arditi]

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

 

[deadeye18]

Looking good arditi!that oxalic acid is fantastic.I like how it brings out details you can't see at first like decals and paint.