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Very interesting! Thank you again.

Thank you! I love the intricacies fo the politics at this time and this is entirely new to me. I presume the P is for "Peter II." Interesting political figure in shifting alliances. The shape of the star is interesting. Its very similar to one worn by Danish staff officers who were the only...

I love them all.

I think that's a sharp and elegant looking helmet and reminds of the Weimar Republic's first reactionary efforts to reduce the baroque appearance of the police and fire brigades for a more straight to business role while still invoking Prussian style.

This appears to have the tall spike that has been discussed here. I auto-received an offer of $695.00 Maybe he'll go lower. I am not bidding, just calling attention to a possible rare version of the helmet...

This is really well done and a concise explanation of what all this equipment is about. I have an 1843 set and have been wondering about details like the lip around the neck and shoulders of the kurass. I had no idea so much work went into anticipating where the injuries would most likely...

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Every once in a while an astounding piece will turn up on Ebay. These helmets were worn at Borodino and Leipzig 1812-1813 among other major battles of the Napoleonic Wars. Although the condition is poor, virtually everything is still on the helmet except the visor which I presume to be a...

I don't know what to make of these. However here's a real whopper for example complete with imperial crown stamp. I love the zinjanthropus inspired saggital crest. https://www.ebay.com/itm/374340850773?hash=item5728741455:g:vwQAAOSwpIFjVXyN

Thank you, I order some.

Was it expensive? Yes. Do I care? No. When it’s sold someday, will I get my money back? No. Do I care? No. Thank you - Well Stated! Gun Oil... I didn't know this and have an Kur. M1843 and a Schleswig-Holstein M1848 that I struggle with to maintain their surfaces.

I discovered this fascinating post by Mark Felton on the War Bond "Pyramids." This is a subject that has been discussed by members here and I wonder of Pickelhaubes.com was a source for his research. I also wonder what happened to the German artillery pieces. I've never heard of them being...

Good observation! Very interesting variant construction. One peak seems to be leather and different from the other, I wonder is that also felt, pressed board, or some other material?

Nice untouched piece. I really like the early high-dome configuration of these and they date going back to the end of the Civil War period...

There are a number of excellent publications, especially Danish ones in English translation. Weaver's is like an extended "Osprey" publication with a lot of details on the specific units involved as well as their uniforms. Fascinating war to study for its transition from Napoleonic tactics. It...

The kokarden are painted leather. I have never seen any original kokardes for sale. There are variants. They sported Prussian style pressed felt or leather kokardes as well. You could produce two standard leather kokardes to replace and "age" them artistically to match the helmet. Your...

You are fortunate to acquire these very rare helmets.

Nice helmet. It needs kokarden in Schleswig Holstein colors for red-white-medium blue for the right hand side and black red and gold for the left hand side. There are several of these helmets on the Weitze web-site to compare for kokarde style. I find this war absolutely fascinating and the...

The India craftsmen are getting ambitious again. Needs work but almost there...

Wow, what a story.