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Yes, because the parade shown in the video clip takes place in Chile. The old imperial Prussian traditions are alive and well in the Chilean Army: specifically the Military Academy. This includes the pickelhaube, the dark blue tunics, the white trousers, the gorget for the flag bearer, the...

For you devotees of the old Kaiserreich, check out this URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6PaLTBiQII Amazing stuff! :lol:

I'm told that Chile is now (with the demise of East Germany) the only place in the world where the old Prussian traditions live on. Apparently, every year during their National Day there is a huge military parade, where the cadets of the military academy parade in Prussian-style uniforms, with...

OK, here are 3 more photos showing the next 3-panel glass display case. My earlier posting showed the first display case in the series. I was photographing through glass, and the auto focus got fooled sometimes, so I apologize for some fuzzy shots. I'd say those Belgians did a pretty good job...

No, unfortunately this is not my collection. This is part of the huge collection of the Brussels Army Museum, displayed attractively in at least 9 big glass display cases. Maybe you all have seen this exhibit already. But if not, and if interested, I can post fotos showing the rest of the...

No, I saw it as soon as it was listed on eBay. Being a beginner in this hobby, I search the eBay listings every day for basic helmets that I can possibly afford -- Weitze and those folks are way beyond my reach!

Fg42 underwent a "name change" recently and is now "08/15" on this Forum. When I get the helmet and inspect it, I'll let folks know what the back of the Wappen looks like, and other details, if people are interested.

Didn't the owners of the fine-quality, private purchase helmets usually indicate their ownership with a label or other appropriate marking? The handwriting on this one doesn't look like typical German handwriting of the period, IMOH. It's probably the name of the US soldier who "liberated"...

By the way, does anyone know where Richthofen is buried today? I know that he was interred in Berlin's famous Invaliden Friedhof, where many of Germany's heroes are buried. Then I understand that Invaliden fell in the East German Sector, and in fact the Berlin Wall ran through it. The East...

Sounds like a joke to me, except that Charles Hamilton, the guy who apparently authenticated this item is a very well-known and (as far as I know) reputable dealer in autographs and other memorabilia of famous people. Maybe this is the real McCoy?

Finally found something that might stump even you old-timers. Take a look at the pickelhaube at: http://cgi.ebay.com/Pickelhaube-Polizei-unbekannt_W0QQitemZ110008584924QQihZ001QQcategoryZ8845QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Is this a super-rare Guard pickelhaube? Or is it a Mardi Gras accessory? Or a...

The helmet in question looks like one of the repros currently being sold for around $800 by a company in Australia. There's another one now on eBay, Nr. 220000894455.

This museum in Doorn seems well worth visiting. Can someone who has been there provide any info, such as: 1. How "viewable" are the militaria items? Are they pretty much up front, or stashed away in glass cabinets many feet away from the viewer? In other words, how close up can you get? 2...

Pierre GG, I would definitely like to see the scans of the postcards. Photos of the Kaiser's wardrobe have been printed in some reference books, but he had so many that I am sure that we have not seen them all! Perhaps the postcards you have will show us some new variations. By the way, I...

Hello Administrator, Can you please help me change my Username? I would like something more appropriate to the WW1 theme of this Forum, like: 08/15 Thank you

Can anyone set me straight on the lacquer finish on Pickelhauben? In particular, I was wondering about the following: 1. I have some helmets that have a hard, smooth, glossy lacquer finish. Also have others that just seem to be plain leather, with somewhat rough surface. Yet some reference...

I bought one of his grey spikes and bases. The color and material seem to be perfect. I did notice, however, that the holes in the base didn't quite line up with the holes in the (original) helmet shell. They were about 1 or 2 mm off. This person, Cameron Laughlin, runs a well-known...

Thanks to all of you for your very helpful posts, and for the links to a couple of very good websites which seem a better alternative to Herr Weitze. I guess the basic message that you're all giving me is: go for what appeals to me. That makes good sense. I also agree -- I need to ditch my...

I could use some advice from you "old hands" out there. I'm new to this hobby (having decided last year that it would be a good idea to get out of 3rd Reich stuff) and have been starting with a basic collection with the more common Pickelhaubes at affordable prices. But I've looked with envy...

Visited that museum a couple of years ago and was absolutely stunned by their display of pickelhaubes. All in glass cases, mint example after mint example! I could have stood there for hours, just studying all the pieces. This museum has so much stuff, and it's mostly crammed in there (just...