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?

Marvelous. Nothing beats an early heavy helmet.

Mike you are living in the US now?

I just checked a few M1860 and all the studs, front visor and rear spine included, are all 11mm.

Sandmann wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:55 pm

It took a while but I like Thschapkas more and more

I love Tschapka. Here is what I have left.

Very nice 1879 Reichs Revolver. Probably the most awful designed handgun I have ever held. Its like holding a steel cucumber. http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/equipment/dbe07.jpg The maker is "S & S V.C.S. C.G.H. SUHL". On the back of the frame grip, the revolver is unit marked "JM XVI 1 16."...

Wow!

Thanks everyone, the Silver Reservist in the middle was my late brothers, he loved that helmet. I remember when he got it 25 years ago or so, he had to borrow money from me to get it, my wife almost killed me! James Marvelous. You will have that forever I'm sure. How about some larger images of tha...

Here is my FNM M15 JzP bought in 1988 at the Vancouver Militaria show, from Chris Brunner (now sadly passed on). It is of no concern to me if at some point the Kokarden were replaced. But as Bruno said, all it takes is one period image to put this to rest. I have had spare large Kürassier Kokarden o...

Is it any wonder we love Ulanen?

So really, you need officer's Epaualetten for

Konigs Ulanen Regt. (1. Hannoversches) Nr. 13
Konigs Sachsen 1. Ulanen Regt Nr. 17
Konig Karl ( 1. Wurtt.) Ulanen Regt Nr. 19
Konig Sachsen 3. Ulanen Regt Nr. 21

I have my eye open.

Peter_Suciu wrote: ↑

Fri May 22, 2020 3:18 pm

But the more worrisome part is that social media, with its vast reach, could control a narrative on what people should read, collect or even the information individuals share – at least if someone, or worse an algorithm, thinks it violated the community standards.

Outstanding Peter

Actually Tony, it was Ted Wigney. Thanks Steve. I remember Ted's name. That is a nice line-up James, especialy the Reserve in silber. Very nice. Here are mine: http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/helmets/dbh47.htm http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/helmets/dbh47.jpg http://www.kaisersbunke...

//These helmets always remind me of a good friend of mine who passed away about 10 years ago. It was a standing joke between us as he could never pronounce Jager zu Pferde correctly (or at least he pretended not to) mangling the German just to get a reaction from me. // Was that Jim Godefroy Steve?...

If its Neusilber, then you are narrowed down to one Regt.

Grenadier-zu-Pferd-Regt. Freiherr von Derfflinger (Neumärkisches) Nr.3 (Bromberg) II Armee Korps

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/gtp/New/dragon0.htm

Stunning. Good GODS.

May I suggest, that any of these helmets when found on a battlefield, would have been close to mint. Dirty, but basically new.

The damage we see now is a result of 100+ years of poor storage.

I would not buy that.

Only three things matter with Pelzmützen (and Imperial in general)

1. Condition
2. Condition
3. Condition

Nice find.

This link on my Cartridge Casings Guide covers Artillerie Sabres. You might find it useful.

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/cc/bw.htm

Brian I would like to see notifications come back on. When I was following or have contributed to a thread I would get an email about a new posting. This has not happened for quite some time.

I’ve yet to meet a collector who actually collected for the money. A lot of us rationalize collecting as being an investment but at the end of the day we collect because we find the stuff fascinating. We enjoy doing the research, searching for elusive items and get pleasure from envisioning the his...

A reminder:

With my system you make the bracket to fit the helmet.

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=14133

It was easy.

They are always soldered.

First image shows the solder has let go in the center has it not? If there were a busted pin on the rear center it would be visible from the outside.

That is an absolutely stunning Metalhelm.

The only small thing I can offer to that superb article John, is the M1867 Wappen is identical to M1860 but with the slides. And Steve the M1867 was the last time all troops wore the same Wappen with overlapping chest feathers, and vertical tail feathers. On the M1871 the Wappen for all troops excep...