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    Old collector back

    Good to see you back! Your contributions here have not been forgotten.
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    Makers marking information?

    I have a few spare drums (original of course) and would part with one if you are interested.
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    Makers marking information?

    Great gun, great display! Have you fired it? What make and year is the gun? Do you have a drum? Have you fired it?
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    Makers marking information?

    Beautiful, rare, sling! If you ever decide to part with it, my naked 08/15 could use it. Steve
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    The Christmas Truce of 1914 — The Facts and the Fiction

    Great article. The book "A German Deserter's War Experience" describes the author's 1914 Christmas truce experience in the trenches opposite the French in the Vosges if I recall correctly. The book was written by anonymous Pioneer and published in America in 1917. It's one of the few accounts in...
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    Garde pionier? Eisenbahn?

    Brain freeze. I was thinking Fusilier battalion - silver.
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    Garde pionier? Eisenbahn?

    KFR - Kaiser Franz Regiment?
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    Collection Jean Louis Larcade

    I own this book as well. It truly is superb.
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    what are these studs for ?

    Very impressive! What an amazing pool of knowledge is present on this forum.
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    Some expert eyes please

    Looks gray to me. But these days you have to look closely at everything, so more pics are always worth asking for.
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    Kaiser’s 25 Year Birthday Anniversary and Lot 4111 in Karel’s Auction

    I wouldn't use gun oil. There can be free acids in gun oil that may eventually etch the metal. It also evaporates over time. It also attracts dust, which absorbs moisture and causes rust. I once saw a beautiful US Army Colt 1911 pistol, first year of production, in spectacular 99% condition that...
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    HR12 With Kar 88's and KD89's...Colored

    Very cool pic. But imagine going into combat in the 20th century wearing uniforms like that?
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    The flags of the Kaiser Garde Grenadier Regt. 1 / I Batl and IV Batl on parade

    Beautiful pieces. Makes me think of this print, which has had a great influence on my collecting. To me, it represents the essence of the Imperial German Army.
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    Canadians with souvenirs

    Interesting that all the headgear and flags are Prussian.
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    Stalhelm from u.s vet grouping

    I'm not feeling the love for the camouflage paint either. The wear looks artificial and contrived.
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    Need Parts for this Bavarian Pickelhaube

    Sent you a PM
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    Need Parts for this Bavarian Pickelhaube

    Pics. I believe the better shell was a fireman's helmet, but the visor is nice. Price for the lot is $250 plus shipping.
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    Need Parts for this Bavarian Pickelhaube

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    Need Parts for this Bavarian Pickelhaube

    I moved recently so things are still packed. Should come up with what I have tomorrow. Been along time since I’ve seen these particular items so it will be interesting.
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    Need Parts for this Bavarian Pickelhaube

    I think I have some of that stuff. I'll try to dig it out.
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