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- Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:55 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: SOS 2019
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6860
Re: SOS 2019
We're already booked at the Super 8. Not a great hotel, but the price is right. I'd suggest booking early as there is the Gun Show and other events again the same weekend. The prices are likely to go really high again.
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:53 pm
- Forum: Pickelhaube discussion
- Topic: Rarest of All Pickelhaubes
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6883
Re: Rarest of All Pickelhaubes
A Hawaiian Pickelhaube! I don't know if you are serious or not, but the Hawaiian militia did wear a sun helmet with a spike! I've been trying to obtain one for years! There is also the discussion of rarest vs. what one wants. I still want a USMC dress spike helmet and I'm kicking myself for not jum...
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 11:23 am
- Forum: WWI
- Topic: The German Failure in Belgium, August 1914
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4658
Re: The German Failure in Belgium, August 1914
WOW! I didn't realize that was your co-author. I guess he picks up the tab the next time you go to dinner!
- Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:03 am
- Forum: WWI
- Topic: The German Failure in Belgium, August 1914
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4658
Re: The German Failure in Belgium, August 1914
Joe, one point I've longed wondered is what would have had happened had the Germans invaded sooner than August? Much has been made that the British government may not have agreed to go to war had Germany not invaded Belgium. If France had instead the British may have remained neutral - they wouldn't...
- Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:59 am
- Forum: Steel Combat Helmets 1916- 1918
- Topic: 1916 Square Dip
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2529
Re: 1916 Square Dip
Maybe more than one photo would have helped too. I would add that the simple point that you asked for value may also be why you didn't get a response. Many members on this forum have spent years researching, studying and trying to learn about these objects. These members have a passion not only abou...
- Sat Jun 09, 2018 4:03 pm
- Forum: Steel Combat Helmets 1916- 1918
- Topic: Canadians Are Issued Their Brodies
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3119
Re: Canadians Are Issued Their Brodies
I always thought these corrugated helmets were Portuguese and had no clue they had been issued to and BEF or CEF troops. I also believed that the Brodie was based on a Medieval design. A design worn by archers and foot soldiers. These were designed by the British - but were generally rejected in fa...
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 11:35 am
- Forum: Steel Combat Helmets 1916- 1918
- Topic: Canadians Are Issued Their Brodies
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3119
Re: Canadians Are Issued Their Brodies
If it was that early I would say it was the corrugated helmets. I don't know if these were actually "miner's" helmets however. From what I have read these were made in Birmingham as private purchase helmets at first, but then issued for field tests. It sounds like the firm that made miner'...
- Tue May 29, 2018 5:01 pm
- Forum: Steel Combat Helmets 1916- 1918
- Topic: Canadians Are Issued Their Brodies
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3119
Re: Canadians Are Issued Their Brodies
Was he issued a Brodie or a MkI? Private Fraser would have had no way of knowing!
- Sat May 19, 2018 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: British Royal Gibraltar Regiment Helmets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2724
Re: British Royal Gibraltar Regiment Helmets
Now at first glance the helmet plates - notably the one on the left - could almost pass for Victorian Queen's Crown other ranks helmet plates. However, there was no Royal Gibraltar Regiment and the unit actually only dates back to 1958! These helmets were produced more recently for ceremonial duties...
- Sat May 19, 2018 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: British Royal Gibraltar Regiment Helmets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2724
Re: British Royal Gibraltar Regiment Helmets
The helmet plate to both:
- Sat May 19, 2018 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: British Royal Gibraltar Regiment Helmets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2724
Re: British Royal Gibraltar Regiment Helmets
Here is the second one.
- Sat May 19, 2018 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: British Royal Gibraltar Regiment Helmets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2724
British Royal Gibraltar Regiment Helmets
I recently picked up a pair of Foreign Service Helmets to the Royal Gibraltar Regiment. Here is the first one.
- Tue May 15, 2018 9:52 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Items For Sale
- Topic: Russian Wheeled Sokolov mount
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1759
Russian Wheeled Sokolov mount
In case anyone is looking for a project or happens to have a Soviet Maxim and doesn't have the wheeled Sokolov mount I have an extra for sale. Shipping will probably be an issue but we can always send it ground in the USA. It has the piano shaped tool box. I'm looking to get $300, which is about $19...
- Tue May 08, 2018 11:56 am
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: French Indo-Chinese Salacco
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1762
Re: French Indo-Chinese Salacco
The interior. There is a stamp that says "1903," which I believe could be a date.
- Tue May 08, 2018 11:55 am
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: French Indo-Chinese Salacco
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1762
French Indo-Chinese Salacco
This is the classic “salacco” of the Tirailleurs Indochinois – it features the French Marine Infantry anchor on the front. It was known locally as the “nón lá” or leaf hat. This pattern helmet/hat was used by the Tirailleurs Indochinois (Lính tập), which included several regiments of local ethnic In...
- Thu May 03, 2018 12:43 pm
- Forum: Steel Combat Helmets 1916- 1918
- Topic: Berndorfer Opinions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2671
Re: Berndorfer Opinions
The price was almost too good to be true, but then again treasures do slip through. I've seen stuff for sell for insanely high prices on eBay and others are practically given away. I know I found one of my favorite sun helmets on eBay and bought it for a few hundred dollars when it could have cost a...
- Thu May 03, 2018 12:41 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Barnfind
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3518
- Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:15 am
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: Anyone going to Ciney?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1875
Re: Anyone going to Ciney?
Thank you Kris. These hats aren't common but not exactly rare either. There are a few around. If you find one let me know please.
- Thu Apr 19, 2018 2:16 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: Anyone going to Ciney?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1875
Anyone going to Ciney?
One show I'd love to do is Ciney, but so far it hasn't been in the cards. Driving 16 hours each way to Tulsa or flying to the West Coast Historical Militaria Collectors Show is as much of a trip as I've made. In the past I've seen that an item I've been seeking for years has known to show up. So, if...
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:05 am
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: Chauchat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3399
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bread Bag - What Country
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2038
Re: Bread Bag - What Country
Stamps
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bread Bag - What Country
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2038
Bread Bag - What Country
Is this Dutch, Belgian or Danish or from somewhere else. It has a 1912 date stamp.
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:57 am
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: Chauchat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3399
Re: Chauchat
The receiver and open magazine.
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:56 am
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: Chauchat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3399
Re: Chauchat
The selector switch was revolutionary 100 years ago!
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:56 am
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: Chauchat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3399
Re: Chauchat
This example was produced by Sidarme during World War I.
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:55 am
- Forum: Weapons and Ordnance
- Topic: Chauchat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3399
Chauchat
It took 272 days to do the transfer but just before SOS I picked up my live Chauchat! This is my first functional machine gun.
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:47 am
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: Fez and Colonial Headgear
- Replies: 50
- Views: 28716
Re: Fez and Colonial Headgear
Good stuff Kris.
Did you see the movie prop Force Publique helmet I bought. Not the real deal but probably as close as I'll get for now!
Did you see the movie prop Force Publique helmet I bought. Not the real deal but probably as close as I'll get for now!
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:46 am
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: British Airtube Helmet Indian Mutiny Era
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2779
Re: British Airtube Helmet Indian Mutiny Era
The clay isn't on real thick. Enough to give the felt body some support. The helmet is large however. And you can see it resembles the French and British cavalry helmets of the era. This is still based on the Greeco-Roman designs. I think this would have been the shape of British sun helmets had Pri...
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: British Airtube Helmet Indian Mutiny Era
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2779
Re: British Airtube Helmet Indian Mutiny Era
Thanks Tony! I had to sell my American WWI experimental helmet collection to fund this. I know the helmet isn't exactly pretty, but no one said the Holy Grail would like pretty!
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:29 am
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: British Airtube Helmet Indian Mutiny Era
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2779
Re: British Airtube Helmet Indian Mutiny Era
As the helmet might have looked worn by a British officer.
William Stephen Raikes Hodson, founder of Hodson’s Horse, wearing a crested Ellwood’s helmet c1850s
William Stephen Raikes Hodson, founder of Hodson’s Horse, wearing a crested Ellwood’s helmet c1850s
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:27 am
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: British Airtube Helmet Indian Mutiny Era
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2779
Re: British Airtube Helmet Indian Mutiny Era
You can see the helmet to the left is the more classic "Zulu War Era" style helmet. Its shape is based on theAlbert Pattern cavalry helmets. Had Prince Albert not designed that helmet it is likely the Roman style airtubehelmets would have been adopted by the British Army.
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:26 am
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: British Airtube Helmet Indian Mutiny Era
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2779
British Airtube Helmet Indian Mutiny Era
Here is truly the "holy grail" of items for my collection. This is one of three known examples of the Ellwood and Sons "Airtube" or "Air Chamber" helmets. These were used by British officers of the HonourableEast India Company prior to and during the Indian Mutiny. The ...
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: Force Publique Sun Helmet
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1425
Re: Force Publique Sun Helmet
Badge
Scene from the movie
Scene from the movie
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: Force Publique Sun Helmet
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1425
Force Publique Sun Helmet
Well, I wish this were a "real" Force Publique helmet from the Belgium Congo. This is actually a movie prop from the recent Legend of Tarzan Movie. I probably paid too much but it looks fairly decent in person.
- Tue Apr 03, 2018 10:33 am
- Forum: Otto's social forum
- Topic: New House for James?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1495
New House for James?
Did James see that he could move into an Urban Castle in Minneapolis?
http://www.wtsp.com/article/news/in-the ... -533863905
http://www.wtsp.com/article/news/in-the ... -533863905
- Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:58 am
- Forum: General Headgear
- Topic: National Guard State of New York Private Purchase Helmet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3046
- Sat Mar 31, 2018 11:42 am
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: SOS Pictures 2018
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9229
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Project for Gus
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1718
Project for Gus
I'm already trying to talk my wife into letting me take on a project like this. I have friends lined up to help:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/0 ... e-replica/
Who wouldn't want a full sized replica tank?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/0 ... e-replica/
Who wouldn't want a full sized replica tank?
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 10:04 am
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: Belgian WWI hat
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1935
Re: Belgian WWI hat
Very nice example. Rare doesn't begin to describe it!
- Sat Mar 24, 2018 3:04 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Items For Sale
- Topic: American Experimental Collection
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1578
Re: American Experimental Collection
Cold sold! Thank you.
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:44 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Items For Sale
- Topic: American Experimental Collection
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1578
Re: American Experimental Collection
Well, I did have a QUICK change of heart. I have broken up this group. The Model 2 is still available. It was one of the first experimental helmets developed by the Americans. Price is $1400 - PM for photos. I also have the AN-PRC Radio Helmet and the Cold War Tanker Test Helmet. The rest have alrea...
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:41 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: SOS 2019
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6860
Re: SOS 2019
I HOPE the dates don't move as we booked already. I'm pretty sure these dates are pretty much locked in stone, but I have enough other things to worry about.
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 9:46 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Items For Sale
- Topic: American Experimental Collection
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1578
American Experimental Collection
I am looking to fund a major purchase for a very rare helmet and have decided that it would be necessary to sell my American experimental helmet collection. These include: Model 2 Model 5 Model 8 Liberty Bell AN-PRC Radio Helmet X-53 w/o liner LINCLOE Titanium Helmet Cold War tanker test helmet My M...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:11 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: Baltimore Antique Arms Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2961
Re: Baltimore Antique Arms Show
I had a great Baltimore Antique Arms Show this year. I spent almost as much as I did three weeks earlier at SOS... Hello, my name is Peter and I have a problem... Seriously, good stuff this year. I missed out on a USMC dress helmet (should have jumped sooner), but I found two American sun helmets, a...
- Thu Mar 08, 2018 2:43 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: SOS 2019
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6860
Re: SOS 2019
We need to get started planning for the next show, I think James has already sent in his table papers, I have changed the oil on the pick up and drained the holding tank on the camper, I am ready. Already looking forward to it. I already paid for next year's show. But first there is the Baltimore A...
- Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:12 pm
- Forum: Period Photographs
- Topic: Tintype soldier photo
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2844
Re: Tintype soldier photo
I've seen the Illinois helmet plates and I don't think they used the Army style eagle plate.
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why "Spiked" Helmets?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5149
Re: Why "Spiked" Helmets?
Military fashion has usually followed the pattern of the "Top Dog" of the time. The during later half of the 19th century Prussia was the Military top dog. Is that true that Prussia was "top dog?" That has been part of my point - no pun intended - in this research. I very much d...
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:31 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: SOS Pictures 2018
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9229
Re: SOS Pictures 2018
My coverage for Military Trader - including photos of the set up:
http://www.militarytrader.com/military- ... ign=buffer
http://www.militarytrader.com/military- ... ign=buffer
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:34 pm
- Forum: Auction & Show News
- Topic: SOS Pictures 2018
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9229
Re: SOS Pictures 2018
I posted some photos of the show (general photos) on my Plunderer Pete's Militaria Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/plundererpete/
And I will add -- the only downside of the show was the prices. This video explains how I felt about that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ip8gspFaH8
www.facebook.com/plundererpete/
And I will add -- the only downside of the show was the prices. This video explains how I felt about that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ip8gspFaH8
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:33 pm
- Forum: Latest Find
- Topic: My SOS 2018 finds
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3893
Re: My SOS 2018 finds
Awesome additions to the collection. I see you had a great SOS! Good seeing you and the rest of the crew as always.