Always nice to see an old friend again.

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau ... /dbh09.htm

Marvelous. Very few people have an M1842 and yours is in superb condition. Placing one of these on a mannequin seems almost bizarre it is so tall. Nicely done James.

hey Tony, yes ideed; the liner too... My grail for the HR17 section, would be a nice untouched HR17 busby! It will come. HR17 Pelzmützen appear on the market from time to time, Leib-Husaren (originals) never. http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/helmets/dbh82.jpg http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dun...

Excellent writing as always Peter.

Thank you.

hello all, found something to that will do meanwhile I am looking for my grale (....if I ever get it!!....). It isn't the best example, but it still got lots of fur and is well marked on the inside. Saddly missing his insignia's. And the liner unfortunately. However, that appears to be bear fur, an...

Buy them from the publisher.

https://www.militaria.at/Book.aspx?book ... anguage=en

Never disappointed.

Sandmann wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:41 pm

Isn‘t it a yellow „1“ on his shoulder?

ok so I missed by one. New glasses.

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/gtp/New/bfa0.htm

Could look up when the Regt. went from a number 1 to the cypher, but again, new glasses..

Did he happen to have any surplus T54/62/72?
Would LOVE to have a Soviet tank parked in the yard

You have a few clues to help confirm your identification: 1. He is wearing a Bayern Artillerie Raupenhelm (red Haarbusche) 2. Red straps with yellow 2, with black collar and cuffs would also indicate FAR Nr.2 3. Horse blanket is FAR pattern with red trim and crown 4. His side arm is the distinctive ...

cptbob wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:29 pm

Thanks Philippe!! Great info. In your previous post what does OYV mean? Thanks again!

Dated, but still relevant I think http://www.kaisersbunker.com/hp/rank.htm

And more: http://www.kaisersbunker.com/hp/class.htm

Arran wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:40 pm

I would have expected to see a squared front visor, cruciform spike base, fluted spike, and Fuerst rather than Koenig on the motto. To me it suggests that this is a Prussian Guard helmet with the star added...

Finally someone pointed this out.

Wow! Those are absolutely officer M15 chinscales, very rare and very expensive. What has happened (I suggest) is that someone has placed officer M15 scales on your Pelzmütze to 'replace' the standard M94 Cavalry chinscales. Fortunate you. I believe Bruno would agree? The former are impossible to fin...

911car wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:01 am

//The only surprise is that the chinscales are for an officer. Did the busby come like this?//

Rivets are visible, so unless those are officer M15 removable chinscales, they must be Mannschaften held on with split brad officer rosettes?

That really is marvelous display. Well done.

A very rare find. Congratulations James

I also have no explanation. I checked out the profiles, and there are no records of warnings, or anything.

All I can suggest, is contact me and I'll jump in and try too sort it out. My email is on my Shoulder Strap Want List

Trying to get sets to all ten Regiments are we?

Nothing shocks the eyes like a nice Koller and matching Metalhelme. Nicely done John

Looking forward to seeing them if humans are ever allowed to travel again.

You drove four hours home in your undrwear.?

That's dedication.

Beautiful Koller John.

Marvellous. I love Imperial swords/sabres. Always nice to see matching blade and scabbard.

b.loree wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:09 pm

Yes T my Bavarian has been posted and discussed.

No link eh?

Hang on. That looks to be a killer Bayern M1914 pattern Pickelhaube.

Have you posted that before? if not, can you?

verdun16 wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:42 am

Dear Friends
I would like to share one of the most loved helmets of my collection.//

Very easy to see why. That is exceptional. Very difficult to find any JzP with silver fittings.

Here is Karel's favourite set. I do not think Karel would mind me posting it here again. A standing Husar from Leib-Husaren Regt. Nr.1 Danzig/Langfuhr) XVII Armee Korps.

Traumstück.

I am mortified. Gael and I were arrive in Brussels 29 July 2020 to stay a few nights with Karel and family. We were just discussing a week ago that our trip to Belgium was Covid cancelled. Karel and I were discussing a visit next year. This is horrible news.

Couldn’t agree more - it’s been a long 4 months! Quick question about the solder, must it be a butane torch or is an old school soldering iron good enough? I use both. The mini-torch (that turns a lighter into a tiny torch) is very efficient but can tarnish the front if used improperly. A soldering...

Tony, I need some help with this. I have blown up the photos and I don't think I'm seeing what you are seeing. The front of the Wappen looks like it has been polished to within an inch of it's life over time, but the reverse side looks correct. The bent threaded posts look correct to me as does the...

I reget to say Bob that in my opinion the Wappen falls well short of an issued Wappen of any type from the Imperial era.

SkipperJohn wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:21 pm

Outstanding collection James!
Please refresh my memory --- what does D.R.P. stand for?

Deutsche Reichspatent = German Reich patent yes?

Great Überzug James

Yes I was a Leopard A3 Commander in the Royal Canadian Dragoons and then the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadian). I lived on a Leopard for close to 35 years. Did you guy's have Leopard tanks in Canada Tony? I never knew that. One of my best friends assemled the Turrets for those in the early 80...

Live fire Battle Run. So ball and trace. I brought my crew with me, watched the supervised the strip assembly, head spacing and timing, and it was text book. As is typical with all Canadian Governments of that era, they did not replace equipment for decades. The Browning 7.62mm MGs were all worn out...

One day in the 1980s I was pulled from my Tank Troop to replace a sick Commander in an Armored Car Troop for a Battle Run in a Canadian Armoured Corps competition between the Regiments. The Armoured Car had a 7.62 mm M1919 Browning MG. My Gunner stripped and serviced that piece of junk for hours, bu...

That is a marvellous example.

Nothing beats a Tschapka.

Except maybe a Pelzmütze.

Or perhaps a Metalhelm....

Hello, I was looking at some helmets on a dealers website - Patina Militaria. I have tried contacting the dealer a couple of times but he never responds. Has anyone else had this problem trying to contact him (I believe his name is Karsten Ritscher). What good is having a business or website if you...

Amybellars wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:37 pm

Wouldn't putting in an officer liner be a better choice as it is easier to find an officer liner since uhlan has the same officer liner as pickelhaube?

Nope. Its the same as an issued Tschapka. Unique.

// Since I do not have one in my hands, and after looking closely at the photos on this post and your website, I am not sure that I could tell the difference between leather and oilcloth. I have a Bing Ersatz that appears to have an oilcloth liner, but it is still hard for me to differentiate. How ...

// It was in the days before the internet and some "expert" told me that they never used stitched leather around the bottom edge of a felt or cloth Pickelhaube. // I would agree with that person who told you that John. The fakes use leather to imitate the trim on cloth covered felt Ersatz Pickehaub...

b.loree wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:19 pm

// "Laying Pipe" //

I come from Calgary Alberta and "Laying Pipe" means something completely different...

I just couldn't find the delete button in the private inbox . I can tick all the little boxes and then it says export to xxx GO and noting about delete :o Very odd. You are correct Amy, the delete option has disappeared. Even when in a PM message. This means that member's PM boxes will quickly fill...

Sergei1877 wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 20, 2020 3:13 am

I painted all the soldiers myself

Jaw dropping. Thousands of hours.

Sergi the Russian Marine caps are particularly impressive.

Sniff it. Does it smell like curie and urine?

It probably does.

Thanks John. Nice to see one.

That is a marvelous Metalhelm. Superb patina. Beautiful.

I admit I have cleaned mine years ago. No more

Just to show you Bob that I am not actually mad. Just confused. Please note the unit markings on the butt plate to these Dragoner http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/helmets/dbh28.htm http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/equipment/dbe15g.jpg http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/equipment/d...

John that is kind, but you cannot ship a firearm into Canada. Impossible for citizens. Only possible for it's smuggled in, taped inside a car fuel tank or something which is how they get in.

So it is. My mistake.

Which is hilarious as there is a Model 1871 carbine in my Bunker. A as I stated though, a G88 is near impossible to find here in Canada.

Johm its not a Gew88 Commission rifle?

Bob you have a marvelous display. Like any collector my eyes are immediately drawn to the items I have been searching for: the Cavalry saddle wallets, belly straps, and saber hanger. After years of looking though, I have given up. Same for the G88 Commission Rifle. 30+ years I have looked for one he...

Pontiac9999 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 09, 2020 9:14 pm

Oh Wow, I wonder if she likes pickelhaubes....? !

That matters?