Recent content by dosty

Charles, thanks for the close up photos, especially the one behind the shield. I’ve never seen that angle before. Very informative Dosty

Sorry, don’t know how I got the smiley face and “you” response. Twitchy fingers. But thanks, Brian, for the information. Every bit helps us in trying to negotiate the shipping mess Dosty

You are correct, cptbob, as an antique I should have paid nothing. But it was the last few days of the fiscal year, not that it should matter. There was no time to dispute it. The seller did make clear that it was an 1898 piece although he didn’t use the word “antique.” Who screwed up. DHL...

Here’s a caution about DHL shipping. A couple years ago I bought an expensive helmet from a French dealer. He sent it DHL. When it arrived in the U.S. it changed to FedEx. The FedEx hub in Kentucky contacted me. They told me I owed federal taxes. Because the item was over $5,000. I had 2...

Hmmm, I wonder if this would be considered an “ersatz” ?

Rare and exotic, you just don’t see these around. Thanks for sharing, Sergei

A beautiful collection. The Saxon pieces are outstanding. Thanks! Dosty

I've never met him in person, but he indeed seems to be a cool guy. We've occasionally bought/sold/traded over the years. He is always enthusiastic to help with identifying and discussing a cap's authenticity. He used to have a really good WWI Russian collection too.

Brian's book was the mainstay reference of WWI headgear collecting when I was living in the collecting desert of North Dakota ( no fault of Dakota). Michel correctly points out the book's deficits. But it was a valiant effort by Mr. Calkins and it proved useful to me . Probably unknown to...

What an extraordinary historical find. First time I’ve seen one of these. Thanks for the great close-ups

It’s a really nice piece! The beautiful undisturbed dirt under the plate testifies to its age. One question: I’m wondering why it doesn’t have a Reserve cross?

Here’s another excellent reference. In French. Lots of detail, plenty of photos, and discussion of reproductions and fakes.

I have seen this for sale. I have a small Russian collection and a solid reference collection in English, French and Russian (although I don’t speak Russian). My research into this cap has been unproductive so far, but I’m not giving up Dosty

A beautiful example!!

Don’t be put off by the list price. If you’re serious about a piece, Der Rittmeister is often willing to negotiate to some degree Dosty