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Looks Great I love it(y)(y) Thanks for taking the time to share with us less fortunate members unable to attend. :cry::cry: MFG John Josef

Really nice examples and congratulations (y) All it takes is money and a bit of patience, and I'm sure you will find exactly what you're looking for. It really blows my mind when I see how fast "collectors" nowadays can build a beautiful and huge collection. Before the internet and you would...

WOW really looking forward to seeing how this will turn out. (y)

Hi Thierry, I'm very interested in the production method you described above where the lever produces these striations. I've have always been curious to know how these helmets were made ever since I first saw and acquired one years ago. I have never heard the production method mentioned or saw...

Hi Dane, Just curious where you are working at is that an Antique store? Also, congratulations on finding a postal official's sword with your collecting of Imperial Postal items lately it seems it was just ment for you to have. I personally would recommend holding out for a complete set...

Beautiful display I really love the belt been looking for one of those forever. Congratulations the whole display looks totally GREAT (y)(y)

I love all things related to WWI but a rap about its origin is where I sadly must draw the line. (n)(n)

Congratulations that is one rare variant. Thanks for taking the time to post such clear pictures to share. (y) MFG John Josef

Dane, I don't find it rude at all as collectors if we don't ask, we never know. You have to take a shot, and you will be the first to know should I want to move some on. This is only the tip of the iceberg. ;)(y) MFG John Josef

Hi Dane, Congratulations on your latest pick up I'm not really a medals collector but I have picked up many over the years. I really liked this one I added years ago because of it having both the Asian and African medals on the same bar and thought at some point I'd try to find out who wore...

Nice collection Beautifully displayed. (y)(y)

Congratulations an absolutely stunning piece . (y)(y)

Congratulations(y) but be careful they can become like potato chips at a cookout even with the best intensions one will never be enough. :unsure::oops:

I was watching it as well, someone definitely convinced them that it would be better to end the auction early and sell it to them. I had big plans for that Helmet. 🤔🥲 Oh well guess neither them nor us will ever know if that was a good decision :unsure::ROFLMAO::LOL:

Hi Rob, I'm Just curious about which helmet or helmets you're referring to when mentioning thin lines and if that is something you see as a 100% tell. Just trying to clarify for all the newer or younger collectors/members looking in, Thanks, in advance for your thoughts. (y)

I believe this gentleman is a member here and posted this picture before. He had a workshop years ago in France and turned them out, seemed like a nice enough fellow. He certainly wasn't trying to fool anyone, I believe he said it was his hobby. The problem is once they enter the market...

Camo helmets can make even levelheaded collectors with a bit of knowledge and experience throw out all logical thought to justify a purchase or convince even themselves of a helmet's authenticity. I've seen it countless times. Isn't anyone else even a little bit suspicious that new members...

Hi Thierry, Thanks for the confirmation on the date, I posted yesterday on WAF it was1916. Always good to have another corroborating opinion. MFG John Josef

Also worth mentioning is that even the Bavarian adopted the ball before it was all over. To be fair Bavarians have always been and still are very independent and a proud people. ;)

Hi Chuck, It's a very nice helmet IMO. Even with the problems mentioned I still think it has a lot going for it, all the parts are original, so it has great bones to start with. It's very possible that the original ball and base were taken off when the vet brought it home which was common to...