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  1. cptbob

    UNITED STATES IMPORT EXPORT DEVELOPMENTS

    That happened to me in 2023 and 2024. These procedures were in place before Trump got into office. They may be enforcing them more now, or there is a lower threshold to trigger it. May depend on what the sender lists the value as.
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    PSA: Important (bad) news re: DHL shipments to US

    Since the helmet was an antique, you should have been able to get it in with no Customs Duties. I've had stuff held by FedEx, but was able to submit some forms stating that it was an antique. If you have the seller describe the item as an antique with a year, that seems to help the process, ie...
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    Hessen Model 89s

    Nice!
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    Happy Easter!

    He is risen indeed!!
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    5th Bavarian Artillery NCO

    Having a photo of THE uniform is awesome. The sword really looks good. Good luck on getting those other pieces you are looking for
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    Saxon 1st Leib Grenadier Regiment IR100

    That's a beauty!
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    Is it possible that both these helmets belonged to the same colonel of the Hanoverian army?

    From the set of items that were offered in that sale I am guessing he was an officer in the Hanoverian Army prior to 1866, then became an officer in the Prussian Army after Langensalza. (the set included a Langensalza medal and a Franco-Prussian war medal). Of the 4 swords, I think the 2 on...
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    Is it possible that both these helmets belonged to the same colonel of the Hanoverian army?

    Nice set of swords! Congratulations on winning them! You wanted them a little more than I did. 😂
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    Personal Grail item

    Congratulations Dane!
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    Dragoon officers epaulettes

    Congratulations Steve!
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    Museum Recommendations?

    The Invalides in Paris has an awesome army museum in addition to Napoleon’s tomb
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    Bismarck protrait with pickelhaube

    I believe he was an adopted member of the 2nd kurassier regiment. Von Moltke called him something like “the civilian that wears a kurassier uniform”
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    German Generals with the Kaiser

    The Kaiser, the Kings of Wurttemburg and Saxony and the Prince Regent Ludwig of Bavaria are in the list.
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    Buying Antique Firearms DE to USA

    It’s doable but it’s not an easy process. The big hurdle is on the German side. The German government requires an export license for all firearms. Even old ones. (I needed one for a muzzle loading pistol). To get that you will need to prove to the German government that the item is legal to...
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    Cap of the Life Guards Hussar Regiment RIA

    Very nice! What kind of fur is it made out of?
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    Flammenwerfer Totenkopf

    Great find. Bonus to get the documentation to go with it. Congratulations SgtMajor!
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    Bavarian cavalry officers cartridge box set.

    Looks like you need a taller cabinet! Very nice to see the stuff in the original cartons. Congratulations!
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    Model 1881 Saxon Artillery Officers Sword

    A real nice example. The reseller was in Leipzig so maybe belonged to an officer of the 77th Field Artillery Regiment. The Royal cypher and state arms on the blade are pretty typical of the Saxon swords. Made by Clemens and Jung
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    PICKELHAUBE JAGER ZU PFERD Pickelhaube hunter on horseback

    The cockades look a little small for a JzP
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