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Message coming to you, Jeff. I will take the helmet. Mike

We aren't there in the USA yet, but who knows -- with them lowering standards to attract recruits. The Army turns away at least a third of the recruits due to obesity, drug use, etc. I expect they will allow full tattoo "sleeves" before long. I am getting old, I guess. For 20 years, I had to...

Thank you!

Everyone, Please tell me what you think of this liner and sweatband. Mike

Red. 5. Chevaulegers

According to the internet … “During World War I, a German army machine gun company typically consisted of around 150 to 200 men. This included gunners, ammunition carriers, support personnel, and officers.” I don’t know about pre-war.

We sure miss “Rick Research” …

Much appreciated. It does raise the question … where did the Germans get the buffalo hair? Imported from the USA?

I am confused about horse, Yak, and buffalo hair. Were these various types of hairs used in the bushes at the discretion of the maker? Or were certain types of hair supposed to be used with certain Regiments. I am anxious to find some bushes (with Trichters) for my Bavarian helmets as well but...

The ashtray is of Nuremberg. Scenes of various landmarks -- before they were destroyed in WWII. I have been to Nuremberg, though the rebuilt buildings are nothing like their pre-war versions.

A picture of my Chevaulegers uniform with Pickelhaube -- though this is not the helmet that I started the thread with.

I’ll post the uniform soon.

This Bavarian helmet just came in today and by the same company … M. Koltsch in Munich … that made a gorgeous Chevaulegers uniform I bought at Show of Shows. Normally I collect excellent to mint condition but the aging and toning of this piece really appealed to me and it also being untouched.

Beautiful Feldartillerie plumes. I’m looking for one of those myself. The red is gorgeous.

Nothing but the best. I can join the crowd who has sold items in the past who regretted it later and ended up buying them back.

Steve is right. Fluted Officer Trichter.

Looking for a Bavarian silver Trichter.

Seller is spikehelmet-berlin

I need the recommendations of collectors here as to who I can call on to reattach the liner to the sweatband in my Bavarian officer’s Pickelhaube. It is about 75% detached. Any help appreciated. Mike

I will stop by and pick one up for Steve … and me. Thanks for these gifts. Mike