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Tony (and Kaiser) The helmet and uniform are a great set, and, come to think about it, would complement my sword nicely. If you ever tire of them.....hmmm, perhaps I should really be talking to Kaiser. Dan

Thanks Reservist1, Tony (and Kaiser). The information was exactly what I was hoping for. I have liked this sword for over 45 years, now I love it!! Thanks again, Dan

Thanks a lot guys, that is the sword (except mine has the folding basket and is a little more ornate). Now to really show my ignorance, what is a "Cheveleauger Regiment", or does anyone know this regiments history, or where I can find some documentation on it? Thanks again, Dan

The swords in your reference tables appear to be WKC, as mine is. Dan

Wow - That was fast. It is closest to the lion pommeled # 14, but is more ornate and has the folding guards, much like a naval sword. Dan

Hello - Can anyone identify and give me a brief description of the unit that used this Bavarian triple etched (obverse, reverse, spine top) sword? The hilt is a gilted brass basket type, with Bavarian lion, which has folding front and rear guards. The grip is black composition. The nickeled...

German equipment and inventory numbers - makes sense. I wonder if these two helmets were captured unissued inventory, sent back to the US for the war bond drive before they had a chance to be regiment marked. I guess if that were true, There probably would have been lots of them stored as the...

Joe - Thanks for the information and the photo. I guess that I wasn't too clear in my request, which was for the trim finish used by Otto Nachtigal for his 1915 marked OR JzP and Kurassier helmets. I bought a matched pair as junk for $12 at least 40 or more years ago. They were complete but...

Joe----P.S.---I always loved to visit the River Walk whenever I was in San Antonio. Unique and relaxing after working all day, and much nicer than the San Antonio 10 miles from where I live in Florida!!!!

Thanks for your answer Joe. It's difficult to determine when you are looking at pictures and the description is "grey fittings", and then the differences in manufacturer, date, and regiment/unit come into play. I made the assumption that the JzP was 8th regiment, size 58, but I don't think there...

Hello Can anyone tell me what the original trim finish was (plain metal, paint, chemical process or other) on wartime (1915 stamped) OR JzP and Kurassier helmets made by Otto Nachtigall. By trim I am referring to not only the plate and spike, but also the shell trim and rivets. The JzP in...

Regarding the illegible makers mark on the helmet from Nathan Feingold of Michigan Ave. Antiques. I have an other ranks leather helmet with grey trim, ink stamped very clearly with the football shaped oval and the name "CARL SCHNEIDER - BRIEG" and 1916. Dan

Thank you for directing me to your site and the excellent article on preservation - full of great tips and definately worth reading more than once. Now that I am semi-retired I will have time to spend on my collection without rushing to complete a project. I can be very patient - I bought both...

I'm not so sure if it looks cool, I would be happy if it looked original / normal. On a slightly different topic, I just got around to cleaning an Otto Nachtigall 1915 Kurassier enlisted helmet which I had tucked away for many years. It's all there except the chinstrap, but someone painted it...

Hello - I just bought a leather enlisted artillery helmet at a yard sale but am unable to post a picture now. Comments on it based on the following description would be appreciated. Unmarked except for a black ink stamp BAXII or BAVII and 1916 in a square box near the spike reinforcement...

Thanks for the tips on using the forum. I don't own a digital camera (I always used my daughters when I needed one, but she has moved to the other side of the state so I guess I'll have to buy one). I'll post some pictures as soon as I get one. Although there are no markings on the helmet, and...

Joe - If you are lost, it's from my directions as I am still unsure of the forum protocol. The subject was "Need help with helmet ID and parts" in the LATEST FIND section, posted July 02,2007 by GANGBIRDS77, who included a picture of the helmet. You informed him that you were of the opinion...

Hello - I am a new member and thought I would make an additional comment on the July 02 topic from Dan - help with helmet ID and parts. I've owned the same type NCO helmet since 1964, and am still not sure what it is (gilded brass Reichsadler, fluted spike without kugel, round base with round...