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Tony, The whole group is superb. What is the history of the items being kept together and so beautifully preserved and cared for? Patrick

I don’t collect M15’s, but I’d make an exception for this one! Patrick

I already have a copy, but would recommend it to all you helmet collectors out there. Great idea, Peter Patrick

I totally agree! Patrick

That’s a great collection! Welcome to the forum. Patrick

Thanks. Fascinating! Patrick

Astonishing!

I have been lucky enough to be able to buy this very scarce Saxon helmet from a fellow member of the forum. It has all the characteristics of Leib-Grenadier-Regiment no 100 , but, I believe, could also be to Pioneer Battalion 12. All fittings, apart from the central device, in brass, are in...

That’s a very nice group. Congratulations. What are the medals? Patrick

Superb helmet. I know some people don’t believe in cleaning up helmets, but I think restoring an item like this to its former glory Is great! Patrick

These are superb, thanks. The first haube I ever bought was a private purchase Prussian M71. It was beginner’s luck- great helmet, absolutely solid and in beautiful condition. Unfortunately, when I changed my collecting habits about 15 years ago I sold it, along with all my other haubes. I...

I have a Saxon EM 95, for which I have been able to find the correct un-serrated State kokarde. I now need the same style Reich’s kokarde. Does anybody have one for sale? I know where I can get the paired set, but I don’t want to pay for a Saxon one I don’t now need, or take the risk of not...

Hi Kris, This site doesn’t have the right type of plume as far as I can see. It has to be like the ones on my helmet and on the one for sale I posted about. I would contact ‘The Plumery’. Patrick

Hi Kris, I know you have family connection to your helmet, but here's a complete one in good condition at a reasonable price http://www.theoldbrigade.co.uk/viewphoto.php?shoph=34825&phqu=8 Patrick

Hi Kris, I've looked at my spare chinstraps, but, unfortunately, none of them are right for this type of helmet. As you can see from my post the plume should be black and it is a different design to the Household Cavalry ones, which have a sort of ball at the top. Originals are very difficult...

Hi Stuka, I have one of these, posted in ‘General Headgear’, five topics down in ‘Some of my British helmets’. If you look at this, you’ll see that the circlet with the motto around the ‘1’ on your helmet is upside down. I think this can be fixed easily if you remove the plate from the helmet...

I didn’t know where else to post this, but I just wanted to alert those who collect trench armour that there is what is described as Second model ‘Sappenpanzer’ trench armour on csmilitaria.co.uk. I‘d only heard of Grabenpanzer, but it’s not my area of interest. Patrick

I agree with everybody. I’ve never seen the point of using a reserve. It annoys me and puts me off bidding. Just put the minimum acceptable as the starting price! Patrick

Brian, Although pickelhaubes aren’t my main collecting interest, I contribute funds each year, as it’s a brilliant forum with knowledgeable, helpful and courteous members. It’s very disappointing that so very few people do so, particularly if you’re having to take a hit financially to keep the...

Hi Jackson, If I remember correctly, you must be by far the youngest member of the forum at 14 or 15. I would imagine that most members of this forum in their early years of collecting learnt the hard way, making mistakes with purchases, either by not doing enough research or buying on impulse...