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Post by serenity on Dec 20, 2011 10:23:40 GMT -8
These are new helmets from Prairie Flower Leather Co. Steel stamped, made in the US with pflco liners in them. Cost is a little less than it takes to restore an original helmet and you don't have to worry about messing up the one in your collection. Worth a look... Attachments:
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Post by serenity on Dec 20, 2011 10:25:17 GMT -8
Heres the topside. Attachments:
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 20, 2011 12:31:32 GMT -8
Thank you for posting the pictures, and the info.
First impressions = Favourable!
If anyone has bought one of these, could they give a product evaluation please? Depending upon which way one wants to progress on a refurbishment of an period original... it can, as has been mentioned, be rather costly. Having an alternative reproduction sourse, of good quality, not lacking in authinticity, is quite a bonus.
Gentlemen, I see in this, if product reports are favourable, a purchase reommendation, as a viable alternative to the period original.
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Post by Marcus on Dec 20, 2011 14:47:16 GMT -8
Please keep in mind that looks are not the only thing to consider when looking at repro helmets. Given the nature of what we do in the trenches and NML, these need to be significantly strong enough to withstand a blow from trench clubs and mortars. Maybe a view people could ban together to purchase one and basically beat on it to see how it stands up.
Just a thought!
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Post by hwolf on Dec 20, 2011 15:45:55 GMT -8
I saw one of these Repros two weeks ago and it is FIRST RATE. Party because it is made in the USA and NOT China. I have several original US and Brit helmets and it is a spot on repro (unlike the repro German ones out there). I would not hesitate to buy one as the gauge and thickness is the same as original ones in my collection. The only thing that distinguishes it as a repro is the lack of stock/mill manufacture numbers. I'd buy one if I didn't already have a refurbed original for reenacting. ;D
Dan
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Post by kat1918 on Dec 25, 2011 10:39:50 GMT -8
Everything I've ever personaly handled from Prairie Flower Leather Co. has been of top shelf quality and,from the looks of it these helmets are too.
Wonder if there are plans to reproduce any German helmets? Or,even harder to find Kochgeschirr?
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 25, 2011 11:53:04 GMT -8
Marcus... you need not have any concerns about safety issues, especially when I personally trial or evaluate any peace of equipment or clothing. Its not purely the esthetics of the item that are being scrutinised, but the overall period authenticity... including safety!
I can guarentee (as you know), that if the item is not good enough / lacking... in any area... it wil not get any form of approval.
You comment was quite valid, and appreciated.
Gentlemen, its not purely the favourable comments that I would like to hear in connection to this item. Its also any concerns that may be apparent to those of you whio have either purchased, considering purchasing, or have used / loaned an example. A balanced appraisal is what is aimed at, in order to give a fair comment for either recommendation or dismisal.
Dan,
Thats just the sort of feedback I'm seeking. First rate, thank you!
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Post by mudmarine on Jun 13, 2012 17:20:07 GMT -8
Hello all,you should check out a web site Critical Past.com.Go to year 1918,type in helmet factory.You should find footage of Ordanace fatory putting together m1917's
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Post by oskar2ndchev on Jun 13, 2012 19:59:18 GMT -8
Hi, please take a moment to post an introduction in the introductions section and add a signature line to your posts. Thanks! :-)
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Post by pop401k on Sept 13, 2012 16:59:55 GMT -8
Regarding the Prairie Flower repros...they start with original WWI or WWII shells and install the new liners, so they are as good as the originals (for safety purposes).
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Post by aefstraggler on Sept 14, 2012 13:43:15 GMT -8
Maybe at one time they started with original WW1 or WW2 helmets - but not any more:
Per the website:
These are 100% Reproduction steel helmets made in the USA in Ord Nebraska!
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Post by pop401k on Sept 14, 2012 17:41:07 GMT -8
Looks like you are correct...it's probably been a year or more since I visited their site. Thanks for the update!
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Post by oskar2ndchev on Sept 14, 2012 19:45:32 GMT -8
Has anyone actually handled one of the repros from Prairie Flower? I'm a bit leary considering the high volume "made in China" garbage floating around out there.
I think it's still more cost effective to refurbish an original the prices for shells is still reasonable.
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Post by aefstraggler on Sept 14, 2012 20:17:32 GMT -8
Yes - bought 1 of the 2nd pattern brodies - i.e. the first pattern with a rolled brim.
Very good quality - all dimensions within know ranges of originals. Weight, if
anything a bit more than an original.
If I recall - with a calipers the thickness of the rolled brim (so 3 thickness) was
about .02 inches more than the thickness of two originals I compared against.
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Post by cco23i on Jan 26, 2013 11:38:07 GMT -8
Just got my 2nd pattern British and I am HAPPY!!
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