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That is logging some serious miles! Have a safe flight(s).

I'll be at show as well, should be G1-4. Look for the Plunderer Pete sign. And I would request that if anyone could bring a tourist refrigerator magnet for my father, who will be at the show this year, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'll happily give you a copy of my book and/or donate money to Toys...

I dug through a number of sources, and what we call a "King's Crown" is more accurately the "Tudor Crown," something I knew but never paid attention to in this case. It is based on the actual crown worn by Henry VII and Henry VIII. The English and later British military employed the St...

I checked my books... A History of The Artists Rifles 1859-1947 by Barry Gregory said the Regimental badge was designed by Private J.W. Wyon in 1860. I think you are correct, the helmet is Victorian. I missed this in the book, and upon a much closer inspection I don't think it is King's Crown...

Jolly good!

Very nice helmet. I have one as well. The Artists Rifles were made up of actors, painters, sculptors and other "artists." The unit served as an officer training regiment and later became the Special Air Service. Your helmet and mine are actually Edwardian not Victorian. These have the King's...

We're at the SureStay Plus by Best Western Louisville Airport Expo.

Who would believe this is real: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-pith-helmet-of-the-royal-naval-division-machine-9178-c-4fa4799bf8?objectID=176487858&algIndex=upcoming_lots_prod&queryID=c6b2ce76fbdb068b6ef97f44610ab455

As a matter of fact, I wrote some history of that video last week: https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2022/12/19/a-forgotten-paul-mccartney-music-video-from-39-years-ago-reminds-us-of-the-1914-christmas-truce/ As I noted, it is barely remembered in the USA. I believe it only aired a few times.

Brian, I follow this daily as a reporter. Estonia has been one of the strongest supporters of Ukraine and has recently concluded a deal to purchase the U.S.-made HIMARS. The Baltic States have made it clear; "never again" will Moscow dominate them.

In my research I came across this public domain image of Estonia forces during the Estonian War of Independence in 1919. It is really fascinating that they have on a single train car multiple M1910 Maxims, a Lewis Gun and an M1895 Colt Browning machine gun - the latter likely one made by Marlin.

The Christmas Truce of 1914 — The Facts and the Fiction https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/the-christmas-truce-of-1914-the-facts-and-the-fiction/

I was fortunate enough to have obtained one of these helmets a few years (14 years WOW) ago. Not easy helmets to find.

Arizona is a BIG state. There is a store in Glendale, outside Phoenix - I believe it is just named Military Items. There is Flying Tiger Military Antiques and History by George, also in the Phoenix area. And Stewarts Military Antiques in Clarksdale. Phoenix also has a huge number of antique...

Something I wrote on learning board game rules for Forbes.com - there are now channels that help teach you the rules. Boy I could have used this when I was young! https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2022/11/16/youtube-channels-help-board-gamers-with-biggest-challenge--learning-the-rules/

Copy with the dust jacket is sold. Other copy is still available.

First, BRITISH cavalry helmets. You don't want to upset the Scots, Welsh and Irish! This is a British Life Guards other ranks uniform. The Lifeguards are one of the two current Household Cavalry regiments, the other being the Blues and Royals. This is still the current uniform, and if you visit...

Thank you for the kudos Tony. I do like those helmets (and uniforms).

Consider it on hold.

Apparently, I don't speak French. You are correct, they are both Volume 2. How about $100 for the copy with the dust jacket, and $75 for the other copy if anyone needs the second volume. I have NO idea why the former owner had two copies of the second volume. Maybe he made the same mistake I did.