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Thanks Khukri. I had just assumed this little silver tschapka was a part of some Uhlan unit's Regimental Mess service set. The screw turns! I wonder who the original maker was on these? An interesting and eye-catching little item for the helmet shelf, though. I might take it up to the...

Hey buddy! I just sent you my email address via text message. And it may not be your fault, Gus. Your email might be going to my spam. A lot of weird things have been going on with the towers out here due to hurricane Ian...

Thank you. It will be even cooler now sitting in the case with the tschapkas. I really appreciate your input. Bryan.

I love this site! I knew the interior made it look like it might be used as a drinking vessel. Thank you Garde Uhlan! Fantastic explanation. We're these made during a certain period?

Hi, I acquired this tiny silver uhlan tschapka recently from an old collection. I asked James LeBrassuer about it and what his thoughts were, and he recommended that I post it here. It is made of silver and has three tiny European hallmarks and a number "800" which I assume to show it's silver...

Hey Brian, you never know what's under a rock until you turn it over...

Thanks Tony, and congrats on your well deserved retirement as well, my friend. Ellie just took my breath away for a moment. She has the same eyes, face and color as my last dachshund, Josh. Scary; they could be siblings! And Dennis; Semper Fi! I hope Bob changes his mind and sets up...

Hi Tony, Thanks for the assistance a few weeks back. You are a good man. This is a pretty fun thread. I never would have imagined that it would go on for two pages! I guess I guess more folks here besides myself have had experiences with uniforms and whatnot from the old movie studios. Being...

Hi James, I picked up the majority of the prop house uniforms I have in the early to mid 1990s at the old Great Western Gun Show that used to run at the Fairground Complex in Pomona, California. I think that was the largest gun show i have ever seen before or since; just massive. The dealers...

Hey Seagull, I'm assuming you live in Great Britain. That is a sad story. It kind of hurts me to the core when I hear things like that. Unfortunately, the only bright spot to the rules and regulations collectors in your country face is that a lot of the military arms and equipment from WWI...

All very true, Gus. I would like to be able to say that I was attempting to be a "trend setter" in my pursuit of Studio Prop clothing and items. The reality is that I was a broke Infantry Corporal on a tight budget and with a one year old son way back then. I don't think these studio marked...

Well hey, Gus! I bet whomever sent that helmet to you would probably love to see how it displays in your museum. And nicer than mine, eh? You must like that salty look that so many Marines attempt to achieve with their uniforms. I bet that guy who sent you that is a good dude. Hey chinstrap...

Hey Steve, It seems like most of the collectors in Southern California eventually end up going to the little monthly militaria show in Bellflower at the Eagles Club. I have found some of the best finds of my collecting life at that tiny little show. I have met several authors of books, and...

Yes. He decided to jump up a few moments ago and snatch my wife's slipper to chew on. He is a good boy, but he has his moments.

Michael, What a fantastic piece. One of these metal tschapkas in any condition has been on my short list of helmets to own for many years! A simply gorgeous helmet. You are very lucky to have it in your collection. Congrats! I need to get out to Belgium apparently and start looking!

Thanks Steve. James has already been telling me about this. I look forwardto meeting him and you both!

Hey Brian. I always wondered about that myself. I watched the movie, and I recall that all of the uniforms looked correct. I remember one scene where they were clowning around in the barracks with a real pickelhaube and some guy brought his rear rear end down on the spike to much hilarity...

Good. I am going to try to be up there this year for my first time. Looking forward to meeting you and anyone else who posts on this site there. The only thing that could keep me away is if my knee surgery goes bad. Bryan

Thanks Coert, What a nice thing to say! I appreciate your sentiments. I have read your posts for years, but I do not think I have ever posted anything in reply. I kind of stayed away from posting on a lot of forums when I was still on active duty... You have always posted a lot of fun and...

And thanks Peter.