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The M1887 was white, while the M1889 was khaki. I've seen both covered with pipe clay, blanco, etc. I can't tell you how many American helmets have been mocked up as Imperial German. These high-end dealers should know better.

This helmet sold at auction. It is an American M1887 helmet. I'll have more to write later, but need to get back to work.

High quality fakes of these have been circulating for a few years now. I can't say if this is good or bad, but just know that the fakes are being made.

Busy day, but I'll have some time later to take some photos. I honestly can't tell one SS decal from another and don't understand how some guys can, but when it comes to the shapes of sun helmets it is something I can just spot.

Hi, Ron-- I didn't know if I should say something, but I felt compelled to offer my two cents. I am not an expert on anything, but I have collected and researched tropical helmets for more than 25 years. My feeling is that this is a French Model 1878 helmet with a cockade added and fake stamps...

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I'm opting out of MAX this year. I may return next year.

My Household Cavalry display in my old office. I've since moved.

Thank you to Gus and Mark for helping with this article on the Ottoman steel helmets of the First World War. Ottoman Steel: Turkish helmets from the first World War https://www.militarytrader.com/ottoman-steel-turkish-helmets-from-the-first-world-war

I am no expert (on anything) but I know I know far more about British home service helmets than Pickelhaubes, even after all the years on this forum!;)

Agreed, the soldier in the period photo is a Royal Artillery trooper. It appears to be an OR helmet.

It's tax season! ;)

I bought this at an estate sale today. I know this includes two Russian Imperial Army officers, but any idea who they are? Is the man in the center a prince or Russian official?

I've had other friends do that they've said NEVER AGAIN in Louisville. One house was in a truly bad neighborhood and the other place was dirty. Those with nice houses in Louisville don't go the Airbnb route too much.

The Farm Machinery Show is two weeks later. That takes over the whole building, the arena and has events downtown I believe. It is possible (even likely) that the hotels are still booked because of the set up for the Farm Machinery Show. That event gets 300,000 attendees and likely takes two...

Any idea which dealer this was? I didn't see the Queensland Volunteer Rifles helmet. I really don't need, but I'm really curious about it. Probably from the 1890s.

Safe travels, and remember... militaria is worth killing for, not dying for. If the roads are too bad, don't risk it. I know I won't.

Brian, are you bringing any of these items to SOS next week? I'd love to take a look at them.

Safe travels. The forecast is getting worse. 30s and snow now. Ugh.

The long range forecast for Louisville next week is saying rain/snow mix for Wednesday. High of 42. That sounds unpleasant, so let's hope it clears up a bit. 40s (4.4ish in Celsius terms) is the best we're going to get. Sorry for the bad news, but it is still February and still winter (damn...