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- Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:25 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Concerns with a Prussian Officers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 92
Re: Concerns with a Prussian Officers
No need for any concern. Beautiful correct officers Pickelhaube.
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:02 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: ULAN helmet
- Replies: 11
- Views: 174
Re: ULAN helmet
//No that front visor was never hammered flat . Looks to be a replacement visor.// Looking closely I agree now. The coreect Tschapka visor was sewn up and rolled over, this visor is cut square on the edge, so it's off a normal Pickelhaube. Sadly, some unfortunate person who doesn't know better will...
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:33 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: ULAN helmet
- Replies: 11
- Views: 174
Re: ULAN helmet
That is a correct Tschapka liner, so it's possible the visor threads rotted and someone took it to a shoemaker who hammered it on from the front.
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:29 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Any idea on regiment please guyz ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 167
Re: Any idea on regiment please guyz ?
My references are still packed, but I believe that is a metal commemorative piece with added crown for the Eisenbahn Betriebsabteilung.
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:28 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Inherited Pickelhaube- help!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 198
Re: Inherited Pickelhaube- help!
Use a magnet. If it sticks, its steel.
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:23 am
- Forum: Shoulder Straps / Schulterklappen
- Topic: 111 JR SHOULDER STRAP
- Replies: 2
- Views: 69
Re: 111 JR SHOULDER STRAP
Good find. As you noted these are very difficult to locate. I am hunting for another Baden IR110 strap to go onto my Baden display and that is proving to be a tough one to find as well. Have you shown your IR111 items? Here are some of my Baden pieces: https://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f...
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:35 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: SAXON TELEGREAPH BATTALION SHAKO
- Replies: 5
- Views: 158
Re: SAXON TELEGREAPH BATTALION SHAKO
The Wappen is off a post-1909 Saxon Jäger Bn. Tschako.
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:57 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: A seldom one with red numbers helmet cover
- Replies: 38
- Views: 659
Re: A seldom one with red numbers helmet cover
// There was a big piece of direction in the form of an Ako in 1897. Clearly this had been agitated score and your example predates the Ako. And the standardization brought about. So your example predates my knowledge when I wrote this article so many years ago.// That does seem like a very long ti...
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:12 am
- Forum: Pickelhaube discussion
- Topic: Is It A Wurtt ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 92
Re: Is It A Wurtt ?
Have you looked at the loops or bolts on the back of the Wappen to see if they have been moved to accommodate the holes on the helmet? A Württemberg Wappen will typically not fit on a Prussian Pickelhaube. It's always possible of course that this was done for a reissue, but usually it's been done by...
- Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:15 pm
- Forum: Pickelhaube discussion
- Topic: Helmet wappen
- Replies: 3
- Views: 131
- Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: A seldom one with red numbers helmet cover
- Replies: 38
- Views: 659
Re: A seldom one with red numbers helmet cover
Superb :thumbright: Wasn't there a French collector who insisted that there was no zig-zag stitching prior to 1918? It was nonsense of course. This is marvellous. But now you have a dilemma. Überzug on and cover that superb Wappen? Or off so you can see the Überzug markings? https://i.servimg.com/u/...
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:06 pm
- Forum: Pickelhauben & Parts For Sale
- Topic: Massive Württemberg Wappen from a government building
- Replies: 1
- Views: 153
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:31 am
- Forum: Pickelhauben & Parts For Sale
- Topic: Massive Württemberg Wappen from a government building
- Replies: 1
- Views: 153
Massive Württemberg Wappen from a government building
Unfortunately as cool as this is, there is no room in my new house for this giant Württemberg Wappen. It looks like a standard Württemberg helmet Wappen at first, but there are some differences. I bought this in 2007 and loved it, as As Württemberg is one of my favorite kingdoms, but its time to mov...
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:58 am
- Forum: Member's Collections
- Topic: Generals come out to play
- Replies: 17
- Views: 268
Re: Generals come out to play
Some General's shoulder boards would look brilliant displayed with those.
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:29 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: I have Interest In This
- Replies: 4
- Views: 182
Re: I have Interest In This
That cap is not from Württemberg. Those are Prussian Kokarden that have aged. Regardless, I would recommend not bidding on this as that cap is not military.
- Wed Jan 09, 2019 5:13 pm
- Forum: Pickelhaube Restoration
- Topic: Pickelhaube ersatz
- Replies: 8
- Views: 194
Re: Pickelhaube ersatz
Agree completely. Cork Ersatz do not lose shape, they break. You cannot piece together a broken egg. Be grateful they covered these in cloth, that is what has kept most of these together all these years.Pontiac9999 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:41 pmIt will probably not work for a cork helmet using this method.
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:03 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: BADEN LANDWEHR SHAKO
- Replies: 5
- Views: 151
Re: BADEN LANDWEHR SHAKO
The Reich's Kokarde was worn after 1897 but only by Reich's assets, like all military units etc. If it was a Kingdom or Dutchy asset (like police, customs etc.) those units did not wear a Reich's Kokarde. I am not familiar with how the Landwehr fit into the heirarchy.
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:34 pm
- Forum: Pickelhaube discussion
- Topic: Kürassier Helmet ersatz
- Replies: 43
- Views: 731
Re: Kürassier Helmet ersatz
Every one of these that I have owned or seen, were marked 8JZP. No clue why, but I would be very surprised to see one marked to a Kürassier Regt. It seems they were only issued to 8 JzP. Larry is a good guy and honest dealer as well as a member of this forum! I have never heard of or seen a JZP mark...
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:17 am
- Forum: Shoulder Straps / Schulterklappen
- Topic: Slip ons?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 141
Re: Slip ons?
Those are not Imperial German. Possibly Third Reich?
- Fri Dec 14, 2018 8:38 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Hussar officer boots/Husarenoffizierstiefel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 230
Re: Hussar officer boots/Husarenoffizierstiefel
Ah. Right. HR14. When you add cyphers to shoulder straps or boards, you have two problems. 1st is to find original cyphers (good luck) and 2nd you cannot "un-fade' the cloth or wire bullion under the cyphers. It is standard for cloth insignia collectors to gently look under cyphers for brighter clot...
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:34 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Hussar officer boots/Husarenoffizierstiefel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 230
Re: Hussar officer boots/Husarenoffizierstiefel
Magnificent Attila! To Parade no less. Husaren-Regt. König Humbert von Italien (1.Kurhessisches) Nr.13? As for the boots, it's quite common in Germany to take WWII officer's boots, and alter them into Husaren. This s not meant to deceive, but for the Kavalerie reenactment groups. Typical sign is the...
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 5:30 pm
- Forum: Pickelhauben & Parts For Sale
- Topic: U.S. Pickelhaube
- Replies: 9
- Views: 322
Re: U.S. Pickelhaube
Hopefully in the USA. That helmet should never leave the United States. Peter is this the one you mentioned recently in the Mod Forum?
J.LeBrasseur wrote: ↑Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:10 pmthis is a helmet I truly would have loved to have in collection, just not the right time for funds. I am sure it went to a good home.
- Sun Dec 02, 2018 10:00 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: busby
- Replies: 25
- Views: 642
Re: busby
I think that was a good choice to pass on this. It is my understanding that Pelzmützen for Other Ranks were only made in seal hide, bear hide (Braunschweig Husaren Regt. Nr.17), or in the Ersatz versions (never seen an original) out of felt. Any Pelzmützen covered in wool or any other material I con...
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:58 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: busby
- Replies: 25
- Views: 642
Re: busby
Just looked again, and if that is seal hide that was a freak seal as it had wool.
Please compare to any of mine. Here is a representative example.
http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau ... /dbh34.htm
That's hair.
Please compare to any of mine. Here is a representative example.
http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau ... /dbh34.htm
That's hair.
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:54 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: busby
- Replies: 25
- Views: 642
Re: busby
I suggest you consider the advice you've received. Yes Wachmeister were entitled to wear officer Feldzeichen but that still doesn't change that nothing adds up on this Pelzmütze. It appears at best to be a parts helmet and not worth much. My additional observation, is what is it covered in? Pelzmütz...
- Sun Nov 25, 2018 5:47 pm
- Forum: Member's Collections
- Topic: Kaiser's Bunker Farewell to Fredericton
- Replies: 21
- Views: 680
Re: Kaiser's Bunker Farewell to Fredericton
Looking forward to your visit!J.LeBrasseur wrote: ↑Sun Nov 25, 2018 3:50 pm/ Nice Tony, can hardly wait to see the new man cave or caves! /
- Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:43 pm
- Forum: Member's Collections
- Topic: Kaiser's Bunker Farewell to Fredericton
- Replies: 21
- Views: 680
Kaiser's Bunker Farewell to Fredericton
The end of an era. After 22 years in this beautiful small city of Fredericton New Brunswick, we are moving away to a new home in a different city. In preparation, I have been packing for several months. All the Royal Flying Corps, CEF (Canadian 1st War), steel helmets, Pickelhaube Wappens, edged wea...
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:46 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Shako
- Replies: 11
- Views: 438
Re: Shako
Hi Amy.
You see of course the impression of a different Preußen eagle Wappen, the glued on center to the Feldzeichen and other things etc. Priced accordingly I trust? That is a superb Wappen! Tony
You see of course the impression of a different Preußen eagle Wappen, the glued on center to the Feldzeichen and other things etc. Priced accordingly I trust? That is a superb Wappen! Tony
- Mon Nov 12, 2018 9:48 am
- Forum: Pickelhaube discussion
- Topic: Prussian Fusilier Model 1857/60
- Replies: 9
- Views: 486
Re: Prussian Fusilier Model 1857/60
What an absolutely magnificent helmet! It is very uncommon to find a M1860 Wappen with the 1860 Bandeau as part of the stamping. Unmistakable with those tail feathers and solid area between winged and legs. A modified M1860 Wappen with the soldered-on Bandeau as mentioned is the norm. Again, fantast...
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:03 pm
- Forum: Otto's social forum
- Topic: Break In Berlin
- Replies: 6
- Views: 266
Re: Break In Berlin
I could write page after page after page about what to see and do in Berlin. I absolutely love Berlin. As your only there for four days, you really have to go on a guided English bus tour to start, as it will point out many of the major historical sites. Then are things you must see, such as: Reichs...
- Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:43 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Enlisted vulcan fiber pickelhaube
- Replies: 17
- Views: 448
Re: Enlisted vulcan fiber pickelhaube
I see it now, got the link to work. Textbook Ersatz fibre. Very difficult to find. 

- Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:41 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Enlisted vulcan fiber pickelhaube
- Replies: 17
- Views: 448
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:00 pm
- Forum: Pickelhauben & Parts For Sale
- Topic: Rare Officer's Pickelhaube Wappen for IR95 and IR153
- Replies: 0
- Views: 177
Rare Officer's Pickelhaube Wappen for IR95 and IR153
Can't afford a $5000 Pickelhaube for IR95 or IR153? Here is a beautiful officer's Wappen for IR95 and IR153. Silver Sachsen Wappen (with laurel leaves on both sides) on FUERST eagle worn by 6. Thüringisches Infanterie-Regt. Nr.95 XI Armee Korps. This Wappen was worn by two Dutchies who formed the Re...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:16 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Untouched Model 1891 Württemberg
- Replies: 13
- Views: 610
Re: Untouched Model 1891 Württemberg
I'm pleased you all enjoyed looking at this helmet and appreciate the comments. It is only the second M1891 I have ever come across. They are very difficult to find in any configuration.
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 4:45 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Untouched Model 1891 Württemberg
- Replies: 13
- Views: 610
Untouched Model 1891 Württemberg
Here is a gem. An untouched Model 1891 Württemberg Infantry issued Pickelhaube. And if that's not enough, it has very unique M91 mounts on the chinstrap, and a very interesting issue stamp,. The stamp appears to be I.B. or J.B. I.B. being Kommando der Infanterie-Brigade. However, the rear visor stam...
- Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:35 am
- Forum: Pickelhauben & Parts Wanted
- Topic: Basket Case Felts Wanted
- Replies: 6
- Views: 255
Re: Basket Case Felts Wanted
I have a felt Ersatz shell here, no liner. I've sent you an email, let me know you received it please. Tony
- Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:05 am
- Forum: Pickelhaube discussion
- Topic: Pickelhauben for Enlisted men M15/M95
- Replies: 11
- Views: 527
Re: Pickelhauben for Enlisted men M15/M95
Nice, we did this once before years and years ago, I am sure those photo's are long gone. Here is the old thread that started the Dunkelblau to M15 comparisons. https://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3600&p=22443&hilit=comparing#p22443 Nice work Ed. I know that takes a lot of effort :b...
- Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:44 am
- Forum: Pickelhaube discussion
- Topic: Fake Saxon Wappen
- Replies: 12
- Views: 604
Re: Fake Saxon Wappen
Those patterns of loops are also found on saddle blanket Wappens for mounted officers. I do not believe it is a replica. It's just not for a Pickelhaube.
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:31 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Items For Sale
- Topic: Kaiser's Bunker Sword Sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 545
Re: Kaiser's Bunker Sword Sale
Yes the JzP was in line with the other cavalry and this would have been carried by NCOs. The higher numbered JzP Refers also could have carried the WWI Ersatz sabre Kavalleriesaebel, Aushilfswaffe.SkipperJohn wrote: ↑Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:11 amWould the Jager zu Pferde have used the Model 1852 Cavalry sword pictured above?
John
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:36 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Items For Sale
- Topic: Kaiser's Bunker Sword Sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 545
Kaiser's Bunker Sword Sale
http://www.kaisersbunker.com/sales/DiningRoom2.jpg In our dining room for several years, have been two sword cases. We are building a new home and it has been negotiated that I can have one sword case. Not two. One sword case is better than none.... So here are the swords that I have to sell before...
- Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:29 pm
- Forum: Collector Stories
- Topic: A Convoluted Deal.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 595
Re: A Convoluted Deal.
I read it all. Twice.
Good for you Ron
Good for you Ron

- Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:09 am
- Forum: Busbies/Pelzmützen
- Topic: Saxon Husaren Regt. Nr. 19
- Replies: 19
- Views: 897
Re: Saxon Husaren Regt. Nr. 19
Hilarious! If I knew everything I'd be rocketing around the the planet in my restored British Airways Concord!
A collector is only as good as his reference books
A collector is only as good as his reference books

- Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:28 am
- Forum: Busbies/Pelzmützen
- Topic: Saxon Husaren Regt. Nr. 19
- Replies: 19
- Views: 897
Re: Saxon Husaren Regt. Nr. 19
Beautiful. Absolutely no doubt it is is Eigentumsstück with that interior. What a beautiful Pelzmütze!
I wrote an article on unit stamps in private purchase clothing and headgear.
http://www.kaisersbunker.com/ht/eigentum.htm
Perhaps you will find it helpful. Tony
I wrote an article on unit stamps in private purchase clothing and headgear.
http://www.kaisersbunker.com/ht/eigentum.htm
Perhaps you will find it helpful. Tony
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:32 am
- Forum: Pickelhaube discussion
- Topic: 150th Birthday IR75 Bremen M1860
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3141
Re: 150th Birthday IR75 Bremen M1860
Excellent example Bernard and spot-on John for your explanation of helmets having their use extended by repair or refurbishment. Great helmet. 

- Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:41 am
- Forum: Pickelhauben & Parts For Sale
- Topic: Fußartelleire M95 Pickelhaube and Matching Waffenrock
- Replies: 9
- Views: 931
Re: Fußartelleire M95 Pickelhaube and Matching Waffenrock
Pickelhaube is SOLD.
- Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:47 am
- Forum: Pickelhaube discussion
- Topic: The rarest Tschapka I've ever seen
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1259
Re: The rarest Tschapka I've ever seen
I do not know the manufacturer Maxime. I have seen perhaps four examples of the Pickelhaube over 40 years, and they are all exactly the same. Unfortunately none had a manufacturer stamp that I know of.
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:13 pm
- Forum: Pickelhaube discussion
- Topic: The rarest Tschapka I've ever seen
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1259
Re: The rarest Tschapka I've ever seen
OK But the trim threw me off. But you know the fakes that I speak of . The trim is not leather. It's oilcloth. Only one manufacturer seemed to do this. Karel has an example and here is mine: http://www.kaisersbunker.com/feldgrau/helmets/fgh44.htm So this appears to be a Tschapka made by the same ma...
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:50 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: What to display with an M1842?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 17517
Re: What to display with an M1842?
Nice. I thought the socket bayonet was always attached and it did not have a scabbard?
I also thought what the soldiers carried was a brass handled short sword in a scabbard for hacking wood etc.?
I also thought what the soldiers carried was a brass handled short sword in a scabbard for hacking wood etc.?
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:41 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: What to display with an M1842?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 17517
Re: What to display with an M1842?
The bayonets were hand fit onto the weapon run. My barrel is 22mm. The one at JJ the interior is 20.5mm.
The problem is getting one that fits. As nice as it is, the one at JJ wouldn't have fit by 1.5mm.
What a shame, as its a very nice example.
The problem is getting one that fits. As nice as it is, the one at JJ wouldn't have fit by 1.5mm.
What a shame, as its a very nice example.
- Sun Aug 12, 2018 3:06 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: What to display with an M1842?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 17517
Re: What to display with an M1842?
Witch type exactley are you looking for then can you provide a picture on the specific bayonet you are looking for I have three types of those early bayonets you might be looking for Honestly I have no idea. I don't collect bayonets. I believe there is a specific bayonet for the M1809/39 that was p...