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I have heard it was within regulation to have the service shirt collar to be like that when the collar of the feldbluse in this case (Panzer Wrap) had the top button,unbuttoned.To keep the wool collar from chafing the persons neck.But was not regulation to do so when the collar was completely button...

I have heard of the ET/ckl Stahlhelm factory's have a chart to show the date when the helmet was made going by the lot number.Does anyone have that chart,and if so could you send me a copy of it for future reference?

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I've painted a dozen or more helmets using 1944's paint. Never had an issue. Make sure your surface is clean and degreased. I normally spray 3-5 coats on it and after a few days of drying, bang and nick it up a bit (so it doesn't look like it came off the parade ground). I then rub it down with lam...

Unless you bake it in a very low oven it will take a good week or two for cellulose paint to harden off properly. I prime my stuff and then leave in an airing cupboard for a few days after painting. Some chipping is natural and to be expected though. Do you have any pics? Also did you shake the can...

I wouldn't have applied the Tri-color decal unless you are doing a Sgt.Schultz impression

I recently bought a can of 1944 Militaria's helmet paint for a restoration I am doing and I applied the paint and I let it completely dry and it chipped so bad I had to strip the helmet again and now I have to get my own paint custom made....Has anyone else had this happen before?
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the jumble with the sizes from Gavin still confuses me, I am a US 38Long the long is important since I am 6'2 So a 42 in Gavins size would be about correct? Their sizes are off a bit.I ordered a 46r and it was like a 44r...It fit but it was snug.....Best to probably order a size bigger or message h...

I have had a Gavin heer tunic before and it was "alright"...I wasn't a fan of the cut.And the fit was a tad off...And the sleeves were way too long but that can but tailored.....Overall...Not a bad tunic for the price.....From what I have "seen" Hiki's "top wool" tunics...

I thought the movie was great!..The only flaw I seen was most soldaten were not wearing A-frame bags with their A-frames...But that is not a huge deal....Overall.I have to give it two thumbs up!

This is my impression as a Georgian Ost-Battalion Grenadier.

I am the one of course with the Georgian sleeve shield.

@Peiper... a question on the shell.. Is it a little out of shape? I mean the collar rim looks very short, it doesn't strike me as being a good shell shape/remake... http://www.german-helmets.com/2011%20UPDATES/2011%20FOR%20SALE/M35-SS-SINGLE.jpg Regards That's why i always recommend an original hel...

@Peiper... a question on the shell.. Is it a little out of shape? I mean the collar rim looks very short, it doesn't strike me as being a good shell shape/remake... Here is one that was recently for sale on german-helmets.com to compare... A M-35 shell.. http://www.german-helmets.com/2011%20UPDATES...

I am in the process of having a M40 Q66 stahlhelm restored that has Post-War Norwegian paint.It will have a original metal liner band & exact reproduction liner and chinstrap installed and correct paint/texture..It will be my main reenacting helmet..The repro is getting retiared....I will have p...

http://www.epicmilitaria.com/product.php/151/em-2nd-pattern-generic-late-war-collar-tabs These look pretty good!...Thanks for posting.But I may just try to find a original pair when the time comes....But original beVo generic grey litzen seem to be tough to get.I have looked on several dealers page...

Anyone know of a vendor that sells the correct Generic "Grey" beVo collar tabs for late-war....So far 90% of the vendors I see sell the incorrect ones with 2 dark "stripes" and light grey center stripe ....Originals were all the same color grey stripes...


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