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Gents, Does anyone have any info on Heinrich Dautzenberger? He entered service with the Saxon Uhlans in 1904 as an officer candidate (Fähnrich) and made Lieutenant in 1905. By war’s end in 1918 he might have been a Rittmeister (Captain). I was only able to find a 1911 Rangliste entry of...

While it's a very nice story, I believe it's just that. There is no doubt that JzP Lt. Mayer was the 1st German casualty he would not have been wearing an EM Kurrasier Helmet. So we can rule that out right off the bat. I believe that Private Sambrooks account is true but who knows how this...

I was under the impression that there was a regulation (unsure if was written or unwritten) for Uhlans, that the helmet was to be worn at an angle with the left visor side trim at 1 finger width above the left eyebrow. This regulation did not apply when chinscales were in use.

Ed!! That's an awesome picture!!! Love the guy with the sense of humor! Vive Napoleon! John

This needs to be bumped back up because it's absolutely jaw dropping beautiful!!! Me wants!!!!

Excellent research Tony! Extremely clear and concise! This really explains the 30 year absence of Landwehr wappens! Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge and making us a little smarter! John

13th Uhlans! A light brushing, couple of stitches hereand there and it would be in perfect condition to display! That's a $1k ulanka right there!!!! :p

What a fantastic set! Beautiful!!!

Unless that thread is holding the sleeve to the rest of the waffenrock you should remove it. It's going to tear the wool. Perhaps it was placed there to display the tunic.

Edmund, Let me put it to you this way. If I were in your shoes, I would NOT spend 1 Euro on this helmet. There are all sorts of issues with it as Brian and Bruno have pointed out. I will also add that the interior liner and headband are fakes. Save your money. John

Welcome Marty!!! What a fantastic introduction!! Super helmet!

What an amazing find Bruno!!! I am in shock that you have his photo and his helmet!!! I am speechless!!!

Will, In my opinion it looks to be a Swedish infantry tunic however the collar is black instead of red. The sleeves look absent of any buttons or cuffs. I can't tell what color that front piping is but if it was red it would be correct and would match the rear red piping. I think the tunic was...

This a is private purchase non depot marked waffenrock. Seems to have had quite the medal bar as well as the Iron Cross 1st Class. Would love to find out who he was...

Here is a very interesting wappen. The standard for bandeau wappen identification has always been that for officer wappens the bandeaus are soldered on and that EM wappens are always of 1 piece stamped construction that included the bandeau. In this case the wappen breaks the general rule and it...

For reference purposes I am adding my Kurrasier Regt Konigin (Pommersches) Nr. 2 NCO Private Purchase wappen which is of officer quality. Notice the silver solder on the posts. Also note the horizontal scoring on the bandeau letters. I assume this was so the paint adhered better to the wappen.

Will, Excellent score! Very desirable Waffenrock! You will also need 2 matching silver buttons for the shoulder boards. You are correct in that the "W" stood for Waffen or as you wrote a "Rack" # . Not often encountered on uniform. John

Tony, Just a stellar and out of this world litewka! Such a deep color with those eye-popping lace details! The condition is absolutely impeccable!!! John

Prussian helmet sold. Saxon Civil Helmet (leaning to Gendarmarie Officer) still available.

Nice honkers Bob! :p Wonderful photo! Great details! I think my honker is a match...