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Great photos! 👍

A secondary comment on the vented/non vented spine issue. I often work on these helmets in sunny conditions and the black finish heats up very quickly. I can’t imagine why the artillery troops on horse back were denied even this primitive form of aeration. 😳

A very cool purchase, the engraving work is amazing. Congratulations!

Thank you for the clarification Clovis. 👍

Another restoration project from Alan S. The "before" photos: This is an extremely rare helmet from the “Motor Vehicle Driver" Battalion. I have seen numerous photos of these individuals in their "driver uniforms" which are often leather "car coats". Unfortunately, I have never seen a driver...

Well Sandy, once again you are the first member to donate to the forum this year and you have my thanks as always. We lucked out when you chose to join the forum years ago! I wish you and your loved ones all the best in 2026.

You have achieved the dream of all Imperial German collectors! Congratulations! 😊👍

Happy New to all! 😊👍

A very nice collection! It is always great to see the French uniforms and medals.

Fedja G thank you for your recent donation to the forum. I wish you and yours a Happy 2026.

William G, Your donation is much appreciated, thank you. 👍

Dane J. Thank you for donation. It is a real pleasure having you on the forum. Speaking as an older collector, it is great to see a young person like yourself posting photos, asking questions, and sharing your collection with us!

Beautiful! Congratulations!

A work of art! Congratulations!

Merry Christmas to all the members and their families!

Excellent markings and a very nice M15 in great condition. I notice RBA 18 which in my experience is found on Hessen helmets. Is there an explanation for this?

Jeff N, thank you for your recent donation. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas in 2025!

Looks fine to me and that maker is well known. Perhaps some sort of brass coloured finish was put on the fittings??

New to me as well....something that I have never seen.

Excellent photo! The JR 115 helmets are among the rarest and most beautiful! I first saw one on the cover of J.L Lacarde vol 1. I never thought that I would ever own an example but decades ago one came into my hands... an RBA 18 version. Congratulations to all of the members here that have shown...