He was obviously a great family man and a man with a wonderful service career in the Navy. He passed way too soon. God bless.

Absolutely beautiful. You are indeed an artist!

Pretty neat!

I only have a 1911 copy and he is still listed in that regiment as a Lt. Brauer on page 221. No first name given.

I'll take a rainy drive Wednesday morning.

Nice sun glasses!

Merry Christmas everyone! I really like the tree Stuka f.

Welcome aboard Tom. Since you joined a while back, you already know that there is a world of information here, provided by some very nice people from all over the world. I too collect Imperial German militaria, with special interest in cavalry items--including unit marked Lugers, leather goods, pick...

With that collar around the neck, do you think it might be a Condor?

Nice!

I collect all kinds of Imperial German cavalry memorabilia to include pickelhaubes, unit marked Lugers, sabers, carbines, lance, saddle with all associated leather, steins, smoking pipes, etc.

I don't think that challenging the intelligence of all forum members is very intelligent in itself, but then what does a dummy like me know.

How about a 2nd Kuirassier helmet, or at least a wappen for that regiment.

Very nice. Thank you.

Well, he's back with a vengence

Very nice. Thank you.

Okay, I will take the officer reservist Kuirr. helmet for $1,400; assuming that you will take a check

Thanks for the additional photos of the cavalry saber. It is what I thought it was--Nice.

The straight saber appears to be a cavalry quill-back combat weapon (that is if that is a rivet through the handle--there should be two). If it is, there might be a unit mark on the basket hilt. More photos please.

I know that I am ignorant and I am about to prove it. What is their fascination with rabbits? I know that they are tasty but that doesn't appear to be the driver.

Thanks Coert.

Joel, will you please walk us through the process of adding photos directly from our computers to the forum?

Thank you mucho.

Is there any way to click on a button to call up the latest posts since your last visit?

I just found this post too, so here it is: June 16, 1938. Does this make me the oldest one here?

That is indeed a beautiful Busby.

That is impressive workmanship, which I always admire. Thank you for showing.

I have several cavalry versions of this saber, but since I am a cavalry memorabilia collector, they are not for sale. Good luck.

Are you looking for a walk around (dress) saber that is chrome plated but with blued etching? Here's a link to what I am talking about: https://www.ebay.com/itm/German-Germany-WWI-WW1-Engraved-Officers-Sword/132366517594?hash=item1ed1a8c55a:g:iXoAAOSw8d5ZSSp3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return ...

I don't have anything that needs repairs, but I do look forward to seeing you and others there.

Many modern knife makers still routinely make Damascus blades.

Interesting article.

I purchased one and I am fully satisfied. I had one of his earlier ones but I traded it in for his latest model.

Agreed!

You obviously have infinite patience and a great deal of skill. Fantastic job. I'm sure that your wife's assistance was invaluable.

I don't know what the experts will say, but I like what you have purchased and it will provide a good reminder and place-holder for your future collection (I believe that you will collect again, even if it may be meager). Take care.

BTW, I love your favorite quotation.

Hi Steve.

Thanks Joe.

I am fairly new to this forum also, so I really don't have enough longevity to welcome you aboard, but I will do so anyway. Welcome! There is a tremendous amount to learn from the many experts who are the backbone of this forum.

Well, they certainly look good.

I know that this is an old post, but just in adding a conversation piece, I have a ceramic pipe bowl for IR117, company 5 for a soldier named Rinker. The date is 1911-13. The art work on this piece is really quite nice. In addition, the bowl cap is a brass replica of a pickelhaube with moving chin s...

Simply amazing. I have trouble comprehending such a large and beautiful collection. One question though--do you not like busbys?

That is an amazing piece of history. Thanks for posting.

Nice unit marked Luger. It is an old soldier with a lot of history I would suspect. Congratulations.

Beautiful job. You should be very proud of the result.

Thanks Francis, that makes more sense than a sausage.