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For me, the manufacturer's stamp, the side vent, and the grain of the leather visible on the inside lead me to believe that this is a traditional post-war shako, used for veterans' ceremonies. Officer's spiked helmets, colbacks, and other traditional military headgear were reproduced between...

Hello Peter, From what I can read on the blade, it's an M1819, described as "Russian Form." The manufacturer's mark isn't written in Cyrillic, but it corresponds to a German manufacturer, most likely from Solingen. This is the first time I've seen the absence of the ring on the first bail band...

That's my opinion too; there's nothing to suggest that it's a reproduction.

I recognize the photo. Officers of the 145th Infantry Regiment. Photo taken on the steps of the Esplanade in Metz, on the eve of the war. I'm sure of it, because most of them have the Line Grenadier eagle awarded in 1913 (the only infantry regiment to display this eagle), but some Reserve...

Sad news. Rest in peace Steve. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

A magnificent helmet. A.F. 12 was stationed in Metz, (Reichsland) in 1914.

Hello Gino, Same as Philippe. Beautiful helmet in its "Parade" configuration. Theoretically, this scale chinstrap was no longer authorized for infantry upon mobilization for the front (only artillery and cavalry were still permitted to wear it for a few more months). But faced with a shortage...

Yes, the code is the manufacturer's initial followed by the circumference of the shell in centimetres. 62 cm is plausible for a head circumference of 57 cm, for example, while 22 cm would be for a cat's head... ;)

Yes. Indeed, when the Stahlhelm 16 helmets first arrived at the front, they didn't have a chinstrap. Soldiers had to transfer the chinstrap from their spiked helmets to the new ones. Later, thicker leather straps were gradually added because the M16 was heavier to hold.

Hello, Very nice ! I like the JB14, because it was stationed in Colmar, where my grandmother was from! And since I collect helmets...

Hello Dan, This is a non-commissioned officer's helmet (Eigentum) from the Saxon Kingdom's Gendarmerie. It is not strictly military, but not strictly civilian either, unlike the same helmet but in silver nickel silver, which would be that of the Police. The peak base is specific to this model...

Not to mention certain ‘mules’ who board aeroplanes after filling their stomachs with powdered condoms by mouth and their intestines through the anus. ... This avoids travelling with ‘cabin’ luggage.:ROFLMAO:

The same difficulty exists for the Reichsgendarmerie, or Feldgendarmerie. The A.K.O.s for organisation and uniforms are much more confidential than for the army.

In France, we refer to this as a Saxon sleeve lapel. To avoid confusion, could someone please post a photo of a Polish sleeve lapel and a Swedish sleeve lapel? Thank you.

Around 1980, I had to investigate a ‘violent’ death as part of my job. A man had died on an exercise bike... :unsure: In fact, he had fixed the bicycle in place and raised the rear wheel so that he could cycle indoors. He then attached a roller shutter rod behind the rear wheel rim and...

Very handy for smuggling ammunition across the border, while keeping your fingers in your nose. 😁

Hello, not a fabric specialist, but I think it could be a Waffenrock worn by a German Jäger musician.

Hello, difficult question, complicated answer. My opinion is that this is an authentic Eigentum helmet for South West Africa. Either for a high-ranking official with the rank of diplomat. I simply think that the cap has been re-sewn, as the hand stitching is not of the quality required for such...

That's right, no problem. But be careful with the chin strap; it's best to put it back in "standby" position on the visor, using the small button and its lock slot, because when the leather is dry, the position shown in the photo tends to break after the 4th scallop.

Hello Andy, That's exactly the mistake. Never settle for a quick glance, but make sure you examine everything meticulously!!! Because the thing about fakes is that they look just like the real thing. Above all, focus on the insignia that determine the price of these prestigious helmets: the TK...