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You can also note that the script style is similar to those persons who were passengers on the HAPAG or KDF. Here is a Dampfer ship with the same style of script. These could be purchased onboard by the civilian passengers as a commemorative piece for their journey. Notice the style of...

So there are memorial tallies, tallies for sailors who were served as Reservisten Mützenband. These are my obtained Mützenband from my collection. And then there were "Sweetheart" Mützenband which could be purchased in ships canteens. Here is a photo of an example. Notice the white...

God, I love that I have a Keezer. These guys are being returned and we are going back to the standard Ayinger Bräuweisse. Prost! JustinG

The book on post 15 is an incredible book and well worth it if you have a passion for imperial tallies stretching back to 1815 through the first World War. There are several great examples and some great descriptions and some examples of the regulations, orders and creation and naming of the...

It is interesting as I would assume this kind of tally would be silk screened and not constructed by the looming process that the official and souvenir tallies/Mützenband. Pure speculation piece in my humble opinion. I would love to see more photos. Thanks for sharing. JustinG

Very nice. You did a great job with the photography layout too. I have both of these tallies as well. SMS Hohenzollern and SMY Hohenzollern.

The Exception is a good movie. It has Christopher Plumber as the Kaiser.

I just received the book: "The Kaiser's Memoirs" By Wilhelm II. I am hoping to finish my Battle of Jutland book I am currently reading and start on it before the month's end. Anyone else read this yet? Best Regards JustinG

I was in Lancaster County in Gordonville when I went to HACC as a younger man post Military. Unfortunately, I didn't know about this Beerhall. Although retrospectively, I would have been a much poorer college student had I known. Those are great beers at an incredible price. Cheers. Best...

Postcards are a great way to start collecting. I would suggest looking into Mützenband collecting as well. It makes a nice piece of memorabilia to go with the ship postcards. The cost for several of these are not too expensive. Congratulations on your collection and enjoy the hobby. Best...

Well done. Love the display. Very tasteful. Best, JustinG

The naval side tends to be overlooked by a number of collectors. This area is quite fascinating to me. I love the naval side of the conflicts. Germany might have been grossly outnumbered in its fleet compared to the Royal Navy and other Allied navies; but the history is incredible. The...

There were only eleven u-boats were part of this flottille. This tally is very rare, especially in this condition. Best Regards, JustinG

Greetings, I thought I would share some examples of Kaiserliche Marine Cockades or Kokarden. So I am showing a Deck officer, a reservist and a Naval officer/NCO Cockade. I would love to see what you have in your collections. Best Regards, JustinG

SMS Westfalen and SMS Stettin

Greetings, It seems like we have a great number of experienced individuals who are quite adapt at manipulating, restoring and preserving items. Well, I know this isn't directly related to a pickelhaube or even a WW1 piece. I recently came into possession of a Tigerverbande crest. This piece...

There is also some great info on sleeve insignia as well as cuff examples and classifications here. https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/222578-german-uniform-photos/page/55/

Here is a great online link to the German Colonial uniforms. Great info. http://www.germancolonialuniforms.co.uk/rankinsigniancos.htm

Love the items, especially the Flottille book. As a Naval enthusiast, that is what draws my eye first. Great pick up.

Looks nice and retains a nice finish. Congrats on a nice pick up.