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Brian The wheels on these plates don’t turn, at least not that I’ve ever seen. In the past I’ve had artillery Other Ranks cap badges with turning wheels, and also badges with fixed wheels. It may be that officers had badges with turning wheels as a matter of course, but the main ways to tell...

Hi Nicholas, Nice pieces. Even if it’s not original to the helmet, the 51st plate is rare and a great piece to have in a collection. As far as extra holes are concerned, I might give them the benefit of the doubt if the plate on the helmet was of the King’s Crown era, and could be a...

Hi , Congratulations on a very good acquisition, and great research. I collect these type of helmets and have replied at greater length in the Welcome section. Patrick

Hi Nicholas, Welcome to the forum. I believe you are the bidder who lost out on my 64th Foot. Congratulations on getting the 59th. If it’s any consolation, the 64th went to a retired major from the latest incarnation of the unit who has a huge collection of Staffordshire related items and is...

Bienvenue Clovis. Patrick

Me too-just blank screen when opening topics. Patrick

Brian, I want to do some re-shaping with a hat-stretcher to the back of an M95 helmet. The liner still has its original adjustment ‘string’, which is tightly knotted, and I don’t want to interfere with this, so I can’t pull the liner outwards to let the stretcher sit on the shell,rather than...

Although I’ve owned the helmet for a few months I’ve only just noticed a name inside. Stamped in ink on the inside of the front is the name ‘Quenzel’. The hat size 58 is stamped just below it, so I imagine it is the name of the manufacturer. Does anybody know of a manufacturer by this name? If...

Hi Brian, Contribution sent again, with a note.I hope some new contributors step up to the plate this year. Patrick

Hi Bruno, I’ve been hit for 20% plus in the past and I know other people who have experienced this. Maybe things have changed or it’s how they’re described and/or valued? Should have thought to ask you what you do. Can you drop me an email with some details, please? Thanks Patrick

Hi, I am looking for a good example of each of these haubes, preferably from Europe, as the import duties etc. from N. America to UK are horrendous! Please pm me if you can help. Thanks Patrick

Tony, The whole group is superb. What is the history of the items being kept together and so beautifully preserved and cared for? Patrick

I don’t collect M15’s, but I’d make an exception for this one! Patrick

I already have a copy, but would recommend it to all you helmet collectors out there. Great idea, Peter Patrick

I totally agree! Patrick

That’s a great collection! Welcome to the forum. Patrick

Thanks. Fascinating! Patrick

Astonishing!

I have been lucky enough to be able to buy this very scarce Saxon helmet from a fellow member of the forum. It has all the characteristics of Leib-Grenadier-Regiment no 100 , but, I believe, could also be to Pioneer Battalion 12. All fittings, apart from the central device, in brass, are in...

That’s a very nice group. Congratulations. What are the medals? Patrick