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Dear All, I have just acquired this French cuirassier helmet for an enlisted man. The helmet is of the 1974 type and was used until the end of 1915 by French cavalry forces. Not so frequent to come across in good condition nowdays! The little bit on the top (marmouset) looks pretty neat to...

Dear All, here are some pictures on my first uhlan helmet for your kind review. The piece looks completely original to me. The added bonus is that it came with its helmet cover correctly regiment marked!!! Photos to follow. I would love to have your coments about this one. I have a question...

Dear All, Here are some pictures of the pieces I got in this morning to add to my (still but not for long!) small collection. What do you think of it?? Please feel free to make all the comments you think fit to make and be honest. The helmet is currently in my hand for a two days' inspection...

Dear All, Browsing the Net I have spoted this Hannoverian infantry haube which looks quite right to me. The battle damage to it makes it even more special. I would still like to have your enlightened comments on it...

Dear All, I am struggling to understand some crucial differences between officer/EM and NCO characteristics. For instance, officer's helmets are normally expected to have a thick spike base held by eight pointed stars. EM's helmets have a thiner spike base with rounded studs. Would there be...

Dear All, I have identified my new purchase but would love to have your opinion on this piece. From my research this helmet must for an oficer of the Bayern Chevaux-leger for reg. 2, 4, 6 or 8. The dome is made of that unique light-weight and thin leather found on some private purchase. All...

Dear All, In the course of my various reading about the subject of pickelhauben, I understand that leather used for officier privately purchased helmets could greatly vary in terms of weight and quality. The so called "Extra Leichter Anfertigung" seems to be the finest leather quality available...

Dear All, I have had this French Adrian for a while. A straight M15 artillery Adrian with a typical rough dark blue paint hand applied. The interior reveals some interesting features with some thick padding stuffed by the owner between the shell and the leather liner to absorb shocks when the...

Dear All, My knowledge in the field is still limited so I thought I would seek your expert opinion on this one. http://cgi.ebay.fr/CASQUE-A-POINTE-RESERVISTE-LIPPE-DETMOLD_W0QQitemZ190175322896QQihZ009QQcategoryZ79243QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks

Dear All, I know we collect WWI headgear here but I though that this one could be a nice one to post even if perhaps borderline. It is a nice M16 steel helmet re-sssued during the Third Reich period. This one has a special place in my collection: for 60 years it was hidden in the attic of the...

Dear All, Some of you have requested some pics of my French military police M1912 so here we are. These types of helmets were still in use in the french army until 1915! Please feel free to make all the comments you wish. Best regards to you All Alex

Dear All, I am new in the world of pickelhaubes but keen to learn fast. This is my second haube, a Saxon M15 for your kind review. The helmet has a very good shape and a nice solid liner. The original nonserrated kokarden are also present. The helmet has its original chinstrap. The dome is...

Dear All, I have found this on on E-Bay and it looks (to me) quite nice. http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130172664808&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=003 I would love to hear your comments especially regarding the kokarden and chinstrap. Could it be one of those "bond...

Dear All, I have now received my first haube! A very exciting thing indeed although I know that there is still a world to learn. here is the link to the pics posted: http://zline.eu/forum/index.php?showtopic=3461&pid=33824&st=0&#entry33824 The helmet looks good to me. Kokarden are all...

Dear All, I am currently bidding on this police haube. My knowledge of those helmets is still limited and I was wondering what your thoughts were on this one. Thanks http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280162071028&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=018

Dear All, here we go! I have been surfing your Foum fo a while and finally decided to join. So far my collection has mainly focused on Geman and French WWII headgear but I have recently decided to extend it to Geman Haubes as well. A very exciting move indeed! I have just acquied my first...