Recent content by Mike H

I look forward to other members’ input on these as well. Rupprecht is of great interest to me.

Yes, I agree. I need to do a photo shoot with the whole grouping.

What’s cool is the Tschako came with its cloth cover and in the carrying case.

Not recent finds but rather purchased at the 2023 Show of Shows and in the condition I like.

Message coming to you, Jeff. I will take the helmet. Mike

We aren't there in the USA yet, but who knows -- with them lowering standards to attract recruits. The Army turns away at least a third of the recruits due to obesity, drug use, etc. I expect they will allow full tattoo "sleeves" before long. I am getting old, I guess. For 20 years, I had to...

Thank you!

Everyone, Please tell me what you think of this liner and sweatband. Mike

Red. 5. Chevaulegers

According to the internet … “During World War I, a German army machine gun company typically consisted of around 150 to 200 men. This included gunners, ammunition carriers, support personnel, and officers.” I don’t know about pre-war.

We sure miss “Rick Research” …

Much appreciated. It does raise the question … where did the Germans get the buffalo hair? Imported from the USA?

I am confused about horse, Yak, and buffalo hair. Were these various types of hairs used in the bushes at the discretion of the maker? Or were certain types of hair supposed to be used with certain Regiments. I am anxious to find some bushes (with Trichters) for my Bavarian helmets as well but...

The ashtray is of Nuremberg. Scenes of various landmarks -- before they were destroyed in WWII. I have been to Nuremberg, though the rebuilt buildings are nothing like their pre-war versions.

A picture of my Chevaulegers uniform with Pickelhaube -- though this is not the helmet that I started the thread with.