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  1. John Josef

    Interesting Insignia thoughts welcome

    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
  2. John Josef

    A true Ebay one of a kind CLASSIC

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

    TacPickel The Pickel is making a comeback

    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...
  4. John Josef

    Help with identification needed. Tax Agent ?

    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...
  5. John Josef

    Quick question about Einjährig-Freiwilliger (One year volunteer) boards

    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
  6. John Josef

    M15 for the 2. Hannoversches Dragoon Rgt Nr 16.

    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...
  7. John Josef

    Rare Iron Cross order of the besaufen

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

    Rarest of all Pickelhauben the Saxon Champagnehelm

    Rarest of all Pickelhauben the Saxon Champagnehelm ;)🥂
  9. John Josef

    Question about officers and Royal liners.

    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...
  10. John Josef

    Worth a quick look

    https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/grand-est/marne/reims-metropole/reims/histoires-14-18-histoire-du-casque-allemand-566592.html Helmet collection
  11. John Josef

    Help needed with identifying manufacture mark and Family Crest ?

    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...
  12. John Josef

    Help needed with Grenade Identification

    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...
  13. John Josef

    Any fellow members here who enjoy a good Bier ?

    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...
  14. John Josef

    New member old collector

    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...
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