argonne wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 21, 2019 2:02 pm

Brian,
Not a Filz-helmet but a Filz Tschako, maybe they are more common.

Exceptionally rare Philippe. But not leather. Its coated cloth often called "Alkor" here.

Done. Hopefully the permissions copied. Someone make a post please and we are GTG

Does anyone know does NETFLIX shows vary by country you are in? I tried finding this show with no luck in USA?? Netflix is different in every country as it's based on licencing agreements. When we are in the UK or Europe Netflix has completely different shows than in Canada. When we're in the USA N...

What if I just rename the filz/felt Forum to Ersatz Helme? Then all the Filz are already there and any Ersatz Helme (tin, felt, vulcanfibre, paper, cork, pasta) can be added and they will all be in the same Forum thread. If Brian is ok with that it would take me five seconds. Then I can do a hunt an...

I would say that unfortunately you bought a replica from India.

Yes. Someone had to count those potatoes before they cross the border into Baden or Bayern. So; to understand this correctly, they were neither military nor police, but more like Customs and Tax Guard or Financial Administration? More like the customs officer you would see at an airport, than a bord...

That is not an original. Nothing right about it. Everything home-made.

John the helmet sold. They were a Württemberg and as such, never wore a Reich's Kokarde.

Best reference by far is Wannenwetsch & Hilsenbeck (1993) Konigreich Wurtemberg Die militarischen Kopfbedeckungen 1869-1919. Steinach-Verlag,Reutlingen

Purchased this one from Old Canadian Military collector Jim Godefroy or Triplane as most of us new him, he is sadly, gone now. I knew Jim Godefroy and his family very well. We were friends, and I stayed every time I had to spend a night in Montreal. Melanoma took him in July 2010. Rest in Peace Jim...

Peter_Suciu wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:11 am

//Too many authors of helmet books make it seem like they were born with this knowledge. If it weren't for forums such as this one books like mine wouldn't be possible.//

Nicely said Peter

Another favorite with my fondness of Jäger.

More images and standard write-up HERE

Everyone should have one of these! They are magnificent.

More images and standard write up HERE

Done.

b.loree wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:00 pm

Why not? Give me a week until I get home and we will set it up.

Hang on..........

SkipperJohn wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 09, 2019 3:48 pm

James --- I have got to buy that book!
John

Yes you do. Absolutely brilliant and I would suggest not even looking at a Raupenhelm purchase without it.

In 2008 I carried seven Pickelhauben stuffed into my carry-on bag. The security staff at the gate in LA and then again in Toronto were fascinated. At one point and had five or six standing around me getting the two-minute Pickelhaube history lesson. Then off I went. Not anymore. Prior to that in 199...

Looks like quite a few people also think its a good one. Good luck!

J.LeBrasseur wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 27, 2019 11:52 am

//I was very lucky on the first day to run into fellow member George Anderson and pick up this awesome Bavarian 1st Ulan Regiment Tschapka in near mint condition, //

Wow! Now that is a rare bird.

Now you can shave in your collection room. Well done!

Fascinating how Paul L. Looks exactly the same in every photo. It's like his head has been photoshopped onto different photos.

I found the prices were very negotiable, but indeed there were a lot of parts helmets. Brian's photo of the "The Older style Kurassier lacking a liner" ended up in my collection for way less than the listed price of $975.00 US. The seller was a collector who was downsizing and wanted it to go to an...

brusik1 wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:37 am

Prussian Dragoner

Marvellous

No need for any concern. Beautiful correct officers Pickelhaube.

//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...

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.

My references are still packed, but I believe that is a metal commemorative piece with added crown for the Eisenbahn Betriebsabteilung.

Use a magnet. If it sticks, its steel.

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...

The Wappen is off a post-1909 Saxon Jäger Bn. Tschako.

// 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...

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...

kaiser wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:53 pm

I do not think that wappen is original it is crudely made in my opinion. Jonas

Must agree with Jonas. That is terrible quality. Originals are beautifully made, like jewelry.

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/...

On HOLD

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...

Some General's shoulder boards would look brilliant displayed with those.

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.

Pontiac9999 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:41 pm

It will probably not work for a cork helmet using this method.

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.

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.

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...

Those are not Imperial German. Possibly Third Reich?

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...

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...

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 pm

this 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.

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...

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.

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...

J.LeBrasseur wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 25, 2018 3:50 pm

/ Nice Tony, can hardly wait to see the new man cave or caves! /

Looking forward to your visit!

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...

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

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...