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I wanted to wish everyone and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. 🎅 MFG John Josef

Hello everyone. I'm trying to find a thread related to the repair and upkeep of original chinstraps. Normally I just lightly brush them off when complete but lately I've had a Stahlhelm come in that still has the chinstrap with it that has broken on both ends where it attaches to the hardware...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for help finding any Information on a Leutnant Lothar Paasch of Grenadier Rgt 12. So far, I can only find that he was lightly wounded. The reason I'm asking is that I have in my collection his medals and award documents for the Iron Cross 1. and 2. class. I...

Hi ladies and Gentlemen, I'm normally a very private collector but thought I would share a new piece I picked up yesterday. Maybe someone has seen one like it before and maybe has more information about where and when it was manufactured. If needed I could post photos of the markings on the...

Hello Everyone, Since retiring I'm finally setting aside some time to start researching some of my Medals and need help with this one I have a few questions. Looking at the Loyal to the Regiment Commemorative Cross for a former member of the Grenadier-Regiment zu Pferde Freiherr von...

A super rare one of a kind Stickelhaulbe now listed on Ebay USA. It even has the rare hula-hoop front visor. :oops:

Came across this picture and thought the Insignia was interesting can't remember ever seeing those collar tabs. Interesting in others' opinions. mfg John Josef

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, I will give them an A + plus for creativity :oops:😅😂🤣🥲

Looks like the Pickel is making a comeback. I wouldn't believe but it's(y) true. " The TacPickel: Traditional Elegance for the Modern Combat HelmetInspired by the timeless Pickelhaube (Pickel helmet), the TacPickel is an absolute must-have for anyone who doesn't want to forgo the charm of a...

Hello dear fellow members. I like things I've never seen before, and I recently picked up this badge. It's certainly not in my area of expertise and I'm asking for your help. From its look and from what is written on the badge I think it may be for a Prussian Tax agent or official from the...

Hi everyone, I'm drawing a blank can anyone answer a quick question about Einjährig-Freiwilliger (One year volunteer) boards. Is the piping on their boards only twisted black and white or can it also be black, white and red. Thanks John Josef

I thought since I took a few pictures for a forum friend of one of my newer finds that I would share with you all as well. Anyway, here are a few pictures of the model M15 for the 2. Hannoversches Dragoon Rgt Nr 16. that I found recently. The only thing I did was dust it off with a feather...

Extremely rare photo of one of the rarest of all Iron Crosses, the order of the besaufen.

Rarest of all Pickelhauben the Saxon Champagnehelm ;)🥂

Just a quick question about a liner in an officer's helmet. If you see an initial with a crown over it in an officer helmet, would it be safe to assume that it had belonged to a member of a Royal House? I just can't think of any other explanation for the appearance of a crowned initial or...

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Hi Guys and Gals, I need a bit of help with identifying this manufacture mark from this Imperial Officers field service cutlery set I recently picked up from a dealer/friend of mine. I feel I've seen the marking before but I'm having a memory lapse. Its a moon inside of a letter C. Also would...

Hello guys and gals, Not sure if we have anyone here who also collects Grenades but its worth a shot. I'm currently helping a friend Identify a collection of ordnance he recently acquired and I'm having a bit of trouble with these. Most of my knowledge and collection revolves around Germany...

If so, I would like to recommend this one from Avery Brewing of Boulder CO. Its a limited release Imperial Oktoberfest Lager named THE KAISER. Its a bit stark for an Oktoberfest at 8.0% but well worth a taste. Also have to say the can is pretty cool looking as well. (y) If other members who...

Hello Everyone, Happy to become a forum member of like minded folks , I'm sure you will understand when I say I'm a life long collector. It all started for me as a child, my uncle was in the 29th Div US during WWII and survived the war from beginning to end. I start with mentioning him because...