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I haven't been on this forum since before I joined the Army in 2009, haubes and history of the German Army were a big part of my life before I joined. Since I've gotten out I haven't thought or looked at my collection until the first time a few days ago, I've been collecting original Oberndorf...

I am looking for an original shoulder stock, holster, and magazines. I have checked gunbroker and have found only reproductions. All help will be much appreciated.

My knowledge of the Garde Du Corps kurass ends at 1814. This looks like the same pattern but lacks the holes for the Napoleonic "N" as they were captured from the karabiners. Best Regards. http://www.cowanauctions.com/upcoming_dates_view_item.asp?ItemId=58864

On my old comp before it crashed I had to my favorites a German website that was run my a lady and sold Imperial German photos. I cant think of the URl for the life of me so if anyone could help me track it down I would greatly appreciate it. Best Regards.

Browse this link it has everything from Italian haubes to Russian miters. http://www.sangiorgioaste.com/eng-site/auctions/elenco_lotti.asp?asta=003&parte=2&lotto=&ricerca=&pag=1&categoria=UNIFORMI+%2D+BUFFETTERIA+VARIA

Here is a M16 Garde helmet, has the eblem, to what unit I can not tell, But has been painted over to serve as a fire helmet, even with the fire lining. Do you think that the paint can be removed and the be restored to its former glory? [/img]

I am trying to collect info on Landwehr and Landsturm caps from the early 19th century. Please refer me to any resources and or examples. Thank you.

I am gearing up for the SOS next weekend, I am out for a KUK field cap and I wanted to know what the asking price for you standard EM KUK field cap was and where I can read up on them as well as any websites at the moment that has good examples so I can further my knowledge on them. Best Regards.

I had a family members in the 11th Jagers one was killed at Loretto Hill in 1916, I am looking for help on the subject any good books that could you could recommend would be appreciated.

I have no Idea how to post pictures of my collection my skills with the camera and computer are not the sharpest. So please send help. And when they do get up the photographer does not do any of the items justice. Here is the order that they will eventually appear in the picture, from left to...

in the 18th and early 19th century Jagers played a distinct role on the battelfield, they were either hand picked or voluntered and went through extensive training. They were considered an elite troop. In the American revolution the Hessen jagers outshot and fought their American counter parts...

2135 Any comments? I thought these were extinct!!!

I have the series of Knotel cig cards from Fredericks and wars of liberation times, I was wondering is there a series of uniforms plates depicting soldiers from the different states during the 1830s-40s? Thank you

I have a Spanish pickelhaube if anyone is interested, its for the lancer regiments and has its parade bush, its on ebay as well. Yes i suppose this does count as a shamless self advertisment. Michael Muth

Greatings from Marine Base Quantico, Ive got to weeks left of Marine OCS and a fat pay check, ive heard through the wire that there is an un-sold Bavarian flitz Tschcako still up for grabs. For one reason or another I can not access the website from my location, so i can not examine the item...

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on item 1488, I myself am wondering if its from 1870 or 1896. I know very little about kurasses that date after 1815 any help would be appreciated. Best Regards, Michael Muth

http://cgi.ebay.com/WWI-German-Photo-Jager-Field-Covers-Rifle-Bajo-Senne_W0QQitemZ140093538182QQcategoryZ13965QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Is this the 11th or not? I collect the 11th, my family members served with the regiment before it was even named the 11th in 1813, and fought in...

There is a show this weekend at the Drawbridge Inn, Buttermilk exit in the N.Kentucky/Cincinnati area. Anyone going, Ill be there with a few goodies to wheel and deal. Michael Muth

Is there a good book (in English sadly) that covers the different garde units in ww1? Thanks Michael Muth

http://cgi.ebay.com/SCARCE-IMPERIAL-GERMAN-ARMY-WWI-PHOTOBOOK-1926_W0QQitemZ160041002830QQihZ006QQcategoryZ13965QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Seems like an amazing book, the pictures of the Tanks under fire are intense!