VERY cool.

I wrote an article on the GIBRALTAR cufftitle years ago, which runs on a similar theme, and might be of interest.

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/gibraltar/

Here also is a stone-mint unissued Hannoversches Infanterie M95 Wappen.

There have been some reported log-in issues.

Personally, I don't like doing something twice, so when I type a posting, I copy it before I hit 'Submit'. Just in case something weird happens.

Try again please. I just adjusted permissions.

911car wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:27 pm

I tried to access it:
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Trying out the new Marine Forum with an old friend that I sadly had to let go. Every time I look at the photos I regret selling it. I promised Dr. Adorable a new garage in 2017 and some things had to go to pay for it. Oh well... Here is the link to the Deckoffizier below http://www.kaisersbunker.com...

I have started a new Forum named Kaiserliche Marine under General Militaria Discussion. So lets see what that brings.

Ohhhh!

Thank you Marvellous detail photos James

Someday, maybe, probably not, I will find a Preußen M1887. If I don't, oh well.....

I do not know where that old helmet was made, but I doubt it has ever been in Prussia.

I don't like anything about it.

Now that we are mostly unpacked, I was actually able to find this.

From the Mohawk Arms March 1985 auction catalogue. I've seen the set at Steve's in Tennessee and it is incredible.

That's crazy. It must have been a very tough decision to let one of your best items go.

It was marvelous. At least you can say you owned one.

As Brian said, a soldering stick from Cdn Tire will pop those right off. No problem. Then, use flux and 'solder sucker' metal strip to suck up that residue solder. Very nice Wappen Brian.

Um... Not to suggest something you don't know. But could it be an early Tombak? This is Preußen but the same applies.

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/pe/m1895.htm

Unusual how? White painted unit markings are relatively common, I'm sure you have had some. They are a favourite of mine.

// From the outside except for the custom strap this looks like any other Bav M95. // Not a custom chinstrap Brian. Remember that when Bayern Reserve Troops adopted the M1896 Foot troops Pickelhaube, a large number of chinscales from the M1886 Pickelhaube were converted into leather chinstraps to f...

Did you know that a while ago, spiked helmets made their way to clinical cardiology?.. It was observed that in some patients with severe conditions, a modification of the ST segment (a segment of the electrocardiogram related to ventricular function) gives the ECG a dome-and-spike appearance remini...

I'll contribute to anything Baden. Model 1895 Baden Train Abteilung 14 Mannschaften Pickelhaube. Not as freakishly mint as Bruno's, but one of my favourites and frosty enough. A very old friend. LINK http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/helmets/dbh23.jpg Baden Train Battalion 14 NCO Waffenrock LI...

Busy busy down there... Marvelous

Line Totenkopf and Bandeau for Officer and Mannschaften are one piece stamped. I agree with you below Arran. All critical. It IS a galvano copy, 100%! When I see the bubbles and lack of detail on the reverse of the Peninsula banner , it is a clear sign. The proof of originality is always seen in the...

M91 post chinscales held on with officer rosettes is no mystery

Very nice set John. All Marine Cannon above 8,8cm are semi-fixed (projectile then cartridge casing), or separate, with the projectile (shell) being rammed home, followed by bag charges (dependant on range) followed by the cartridge casing, which a essentially a giant primer. //It is surprising to me...

It's no different from any Schirmmütze John, in that you are looking for age, construction, etc. Here is the link to the Deckoffizier above http://www.kaisersbunker.com/km/km16.htm I have yet to see a copy that was convincing, as they all look new, because they are. Or, its just an old Marine cap th...

//She, the SMS Bluecher, was basically sacrificed in the Battle of Dogger Bank to save other German battlecruisers. // I'll crank this up a notch. I have a 21cm SK L45 casing from SMS Blücher. Here a the link to more photos and my standard verbose write up. http://www.kaisersbunker.com/cc/cc11.htm ...

KAGGR#1 wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 21, 2020 3:46 pm

// Thanks so as I thought ; mid -1913 .//

I have the dates here Steve. http://www.kaisersbunker.com/pe/m1887.htm

Marvellous. TR though, makes no sense to me.

// I'm noticing that posts don't seem to generate a lot of feedback on this forum ?// Steve sometimes when you post something somewhat 'obscure' (like Kaiserliche Marine) you will get views, but often no comments. I tend to say nothing if I have nothing useful to contribute, or its out of my knowle...

The top is Dunkelblau?

Very nice Baden example James. I have never seen one before. I collect to Baden, so now I have yet another Wappen to keep my eye open for. Shameless Plug >> http://www.kaisersbunker.com/wantlist_wappens.htm Seeing as this has turned into a very interesting Zahlmeister thread, here is my Sachsen Zahl...

b.loree wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 19, 2020 6:27 pm

//Steve sent me a photo of his JR 92 Reservist officer helmet today://

This is another helmet where I left my face-print on the glass of Steve's display case from staring at it in awe..

Hi Amy. The one you showed is the issued Mannschaften pattern. Also heavily faked.

Amybellars wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:46 pm

Hmm besides regimental, another dealer helmet weitz has a similar helmet

Exactly. When you look at Adler’s wappen in comparison, the Regimentals just screams reproduction beyond any doubt. My thanks to Adler for showing us the real thing. These helmets are so rare that few of us have ever seen true originals and thus it is very easy to get fooled. Here is what was mine. ...

This IR92 Zahlmeister is one of the amazing Pickelhauben I have ever seen. I had the pleasure of visiting Steve M.(KAGGR#1) in 2007, and I had my nose pressed up against the glass so long looking at this helmet, that Steve had to use window cleaner to get my nose prints off. Absolutely perfect super...

Marvellous UR16 M1867 Ulanen Tschapka!

I've have its twin, but a man who could not play an instrument.

Link: http://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau ... /dbh32.htm

Good God closing the Liquor Stores??? :eek: Internal alcohol consumption is always my first line of defence against any kind of virus!!! Essential service in my mind. Especially if we are going to be very soon in lock down. And I agree Brian, every time I have been ill (pneumonia twice in the Army)...

That is a very nice example of a difficult to locate Schirmmütze.

I regret that this is an example of my most common suggestion. Ignore what a seller tells you, and do your own research to come to your own conclusions.

Unfortunately that is not a Wappen that I would have in my Braunschweig collection. Regardless of the source.

Sandy numbers in pencil written in a shell, usually are made by the helmet manufacturer, indicating shell size, height, width, or other indicators.

Very nice FAR

Probably the writing is not 'Ulan' as that is a rank of Private. This man is a Field Grade officer (Major and above) //Concerning the Text I’m not 100% sure, but it could be: Ulan Emanuel Hergoy in ? Bayern ? 1893 // Try this link http://www.kaisersbunker.com/gtp/chev.htm to explain the difference. ...

Originals are die struck with sharp defenition on both sides. The pieces shown appear to be poorly cast.

Thank you. I designed this to be in a hallway closet. It was not in my Bunker.

coert65 wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 04, 2020 11:52 am

//But they are in a normal cupboard. But I don't have a collection room, my helmets are in my livingroom so unfortunatly don't have much space to present them like you do. //

That was my question, how do you make them fly ... I can help. I don't typically show my Stahlhelme collection publicly very often, so this is rare. Rather than display the helmets on a shelf like almost everyone, I designed and built my Stahlhelme Schrank (cabinet) so the helmets hang like they do...

SkipperJohn wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:30 pm

//I never (really Never) modify any helmet that I purchase. I will replace missing parts with originals, but I seldom buy helmets that are missing parts. //

That would be two of us then.

Ha Ha! No kidding!

Great guy, great seller.

Gustaf wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:14 am

Well, it looks like SOS will be canceled for me this year, Jeff has posted his latest catalogue and by 3:05 Central time I should be bankrupt.

Well done

Nothing compares to Officer's Metalhelme.

I assume you bought a lottery ticket on the way home?

Evaporust is absolutely the best way to go. Google it; it removes the rust like no other product. However, you don't want to soak the helmet, so you can layer the helmet is paper towels wet with the product and put it in a bag (to prevent evaporation) and check it a daily. it really is an amazing pr...

Sharp eye John.

SkipperJohn wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:05 pm

// A close inspection of the M91 lugs reveals that they are made of brass with rounded, not sharp pointed, tabs. I believe that this helmet is a Model 1905, not a Model 1915. //

// What puzzled me were the 3 holes where the side post is secured, everything I have seen told me to steer clear, there being ' no fool like an old fool' I bought it. // You are no fool. That is absolutely correct. Bayern Cavalry M96 chinscale posts are secured with three prongs. There is no hole ...

Fantastic Dennis. JzP Überrock are so unique in the colour. I think you might have posted the Officer's helmet once before, but could we see it again?

This really is a killer Tschako.

My last Überrock contribution, is a FNM beautiful Überrock for the Battalion Commander of Lauenburgisches Jäger-Batl.Nr.9 (Ratzeburg) VIII Armee Korps. Yes I know the EK2 ribbon should be one button higher, but I do not 'fix' or 'alter' items in my collection. The next owner can do that when I am de...