Recent content by SkipperJohn

I just found this on YouTube. Some of you may find it interesting. John

Mission partially accomplished thanks to Mark! This forum has the greatest people. Mark gave me access to resources that were previously unavailable and it proved successful. Thank you Mark. Much appreciated! John

After reviewing my above request I realized that it is a little vague. I am looking for three Irish coins to complete a collection. I am not having good luck finding them here. Anyone willing to assist me in finding these, your help would be appreciated. Thanks, John

Do we have any forum members in Ireland who would be willing to help me with a wee favor? It is not Pickelhaube related, but deals with another collection. Please PM me if you can be of assistance and I will send you my personal e-mail. Go raibh maith agat! 🍀 John

Johan, PM sent. John

Pickelhaube or Stahlhelm? John

Thanks Tony. John

Yes I did. I only look for shoulder straps associated with helmets I own, so admittedly, I haven't read the entire book. John

Again I learned something. I thought the Fußartillerie straps on the M15 tunic were grey. I know that around 1915 units called artillery measuring squads were formed. These were later designated Lichtmeßtruppen and "LM" appeared on their yellow shoulder straps. The units were attached to...

Live and learn. I thought all pre-war enlisted Fußartillerie straps were white. John

Thanks Brian. Do you have any idea what type of liquor it was? Did the spike sit that high on the one you had? John

I have been watching this item for some time and I am thinking of buying it. It is not old, but I might buy it as a novelty. https://www.ebay.com/itm/265639819627?hash=item3dd95df96b:g:s74AAOSwkDBiP4wY Does anybody know what originally came in this "helmet"? Initially I thought it might be...

This is a reproduction probably made in Britain in the 1970's. Shy away. John

It looks like his Tschapka is about three sizes too small. John

My favorite coin: It wouldn't buy a healthy meal in 1923 Germany. John