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Great collection Tony, I love the wicker case, I have a few smaller caliber wicker shell transports for the field artillery wagons but have never seen that one before. Well done that (y) It's always nice to see items from your collection it's so expertly curated and photographed not to mention...

Same here, he gets some one-of-a-kind paper items and documents from time to time. Have had several transactions with them over the years and he ships within 24 hours and provides a tracking number when you have an account. I've never thought of asking to negotiate the prices, but he does have...

What does a set sell for these days, just curious.

Congratulations my friend. (y)(y)

Congratulations Sander, Its looks beautiful (y) MFG John Josef

Was that when using the English Glue and is the English Glue pictured in your post #5. Thanks (y)

You really did a great job restoring your helmet. (y) Congratulations.

Exactly like I questioned in my post above what exactly was the patent mark protecting? I was initially thinking maybe the spike ventilation had some hidden special feature that had been copywritten but after no answer I think you may be correct. Maybe they actually patented the name Germania...

Thank you very much for the reply and information. Would you happen to know if the glues will light up under inspection with a black light. Just curious, I've had a few items over the years that had been glued in hidden areas such as under cap liners,ect. And they glowed like something from a...

Looks really good can I ask what did you do to the mothing. Thats a tough one to fix, could you share the technique and does it work on Tunics, caps and shoulder boards. I seem to remember another tread with more info but can't seem to find it. MFG John Josef

WOW That collar embroidery is even more beautiful than I initially thought, thanks for that picture and info Glenn.(y) I would live to see one of those in person. That has to be one of the most elaborate collars of the period, and I thought a General had a beautiful collar. Always wonderful...

WOW they want 2,000 US dollars for that poor one on eBay that's really HIGH. :oops:

Hi Thomas it's very good to see you back on the forum, what a beautiful helmet. It's the first I can remember seeing marked that way, is the spike and venting feature special in some way. That patent marking makes me wonder, truly a beautiful example. Congratulations MFG John Josef

What fantastic bullion embroidery on his collar for a civil servent also that black band at the cuff looks almost like a black mourning armband of some sort but it also looks like it could be part of the cuff. Those two things draw my eye, very interesting for sure. (y)

I really like the look of the grain and unfinished sides of the wood very rustic. (y) You also have good taste your collection is a good representation of the war with a little bit of everything. Thanks for taking the time to show your collection and your project. (y) MFG John Josef

Nice looking set Congratulations, (y) I'm still looking for the early Bavarian can it's the only piece I need to complete my collection should anyone know of one or want to part with one please let me know. MFG John Josef

Congratulations Steve looks in beautiful conditions. (y)

Hi Chris Congratulations and welcome to the forum. The maker of your helmet was Hans Römer from Neu Ulm in Bavaria which is a well-known maker. Welcome to the Pickelhauben Collectors Community just a little word of warning they can become ver addictive. ;)(y) MFG John Josef

Ever since I was young, I have always been interested in how things were and are made. I really enjoy seeing and exploring the methods of old through your interpretation of their techniques. MFG John Josef

That is a very good likeness and a nice collection in the background. Congratulations.(y) MFG John Josef