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Only at the Summer solstice. We’re not that stupid! Thanks Tony. I’ll post some more items after Christmas. Heading to the Deep South tomorrow i.e. England

Thanks, Jeff. I love the heraldry, and there’s a story behind all these central devices. These plates are not easy to find, particularly in good condition. Like most collectors, I enjoy the hunt and enjoy owning them, before they go on to somebody else, some time down the line. Patrick

Some more items from the collection. These are some of my Victorian officer helmet plates for the home service helmet. The gilt ones are for regular units and the silver ones are for volunteer battalions. Quite a few of these were acquired this year, so it's been a good collecting year, after a...

Thanks to all for the positive comments and ‘likes’. Much appreciated. Patrick

A few additions to the collection. Victorian Inniskilling Dragoons officer’s helmet Victorian 3rd Dragoon Guards officer’s helmet Victorian Hampshire Yeomanry trooper’s helmet Patrick

Thanks Stuka. My curiosity is satisfied! Patrick

Thanks Peter. Nice bit of research. I‘m in UK and have never heard of this auction house. I agree that the chin chain fittings do look like the Belgian lion. Patrick

Hi Patrik, Thanks, but I collect British dress helmets, including dragoon helmets, and it certainly isn’t British. The crown looks familiar, but I can’t place it. Regards Patrick

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175982691037 Does anybody know what this is? Danish? Theatre piece? Patrick

I believe one of these (86976) is to one of the two Saxon pioneer units, 12 or 22, because it has gilt stars.The other (86065) has silver stars which is correct for LGR 100.

On the other hand perhaps having the money and not being able to find what you’re looking for could be even more frustrating! Patrick

Sorry, it’s gone. Patrick

I am selling this helmet, which I posted on the forum some years ago https://www.pickelhaubes.com/xf/threads/bavarian-chevaulegers-officer-helmet.11078/#post-77743 It is on eBay UK https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266246681463 Patrick

Hi, I don’t know what it’s worth, certainly more than I paid for it. I’ve put it on eBay to get as big an audience of prospective buyers as possible. Starting price of £950. Patrick

I am selling the PB10 helmet I posted a few months ago. https://www.pickelhaubes.com/xf/threads/pioneer-battalion-10-em-1895-pickelhaube.17075/. I have listed it on eBay UK https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266246674712. Since the first posting here I have replaced the repainted kokarden with original...

I wonder if there was also a conscious aim to differentiate by shape in order to be able to more easily identify friend or foe?

Thanks Peter, interesting thoughts. Patrick

A very nice piece. I always find the difference in design between the steel helmets of different nations to be very puzzling. I thought ‘form follows function’?! One for Peter Suciu? Patrick

David, what a great wide-ranging collection. These are absolutely superb. The condition of them all is amazing. Congratulations! Patrick

Hi David, I’ve just opened a conversation and sent you a link to the Worcester and another to a 1st Dragoons. Regards Patrick