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Here is a nice, untouched example of a M15 Tschako issued to a soldier of the Großherzoglich Mecklenburgisches Jäger-Bataillon Nr. 14. The Tschako is stamped size 55, date stamped 1916. It has an f stamped into the top indicating that it went through a repair depot. B.A.XV is ink stamped onto...

This is demonstrably my earliest Pickelhaube cover, the earliest stamped date being 1893. It's an early (M1892 ?) pre-war issue cover of the type with front seam, 4 hooks and solid spike. It was Regimentally stenciled to RIR probably in 1914 during Mobilization. All comments and opinions...

Hello All, It's been a while since I've posted on this forum. Here is a nice untouched example of a Westfälisches Jäger-Bataillon Nr. 7 (Bückeburger Jäger) M1915 Tschako with ersatz wood Feldzeichen. The interior is profusely ink stamped including to a Barmen maker, size 56, dated 1915, B.A...

Gottlieb u. Brauchbar manufactured M17 Austro-Hungarian Stahlhelm with its original issue tan cover. These first five pictures are the dealer's photos. They do the helmet and cover more justice than my pictures can for the moment. :-P

E.T. 64 camo with a mysterious painted emblem consisting of a black cross over top a white diamond field. The emblem was painted directly onto the camo, but clearly prior to the application of the black dividing lines. The helmet reportedly was found last spring in an attic in Pennsylvania...

Stiehlhandgranate mit Brennzünder, introduced in 1915. From what I've been able to find out, this model (with this particular canister and the 7 second fuse) is apparently the very first manufactured version of the friction fuse variant of Stielhandgranate. It's in surprisingly good condition...

I usually don't collect battle damaged helmets, but this one caught my eye due to the information and history it contains. It belonged to a soldier named Alsen of 10th Company in one of the Regiments of the elite Garde-Division. It has two areas on the right side showing what appears to be...

Here is a complete list of WW1 German steel helmet manufacturers. The list includes the known shell sizes made by and limited to each manufacturer. It seems that Eisenhüttenwerke Thale was the only ironworks that made them in every size. ~Hans German Steel Helmet Manufacturers 1916 - 18...

Those interested in and keeping track of WW1 German helmet manufacturers and codes will know that a small number of the 13 helmet makers turn up far less frequently than others. Although Körting & Mathiesen is listed as a manufacturer of steel helmets in Baer's books and elsewhere, it was only...

One of my recent finds, a pair of incredibly well preserved original WW1 German sandbags with carrier strap, all made of papercloth. The strap is cut to length so that each end could be attached to one corner of the sandbag. This would allow the setup to be worn around the neck. It is quite a...

I wanted to share my canteen collection which consists of mostly German Feldflaschen and 2 French mle 1877 bidons. The German bottles are either the versions with the M15 or M17 harness straps with the exception of one medic Labelflasche, which I believe is a 1915 model. The canteen covers...

Size 62 M18 helmet, maker unknown, on which the size stamp was mistakenly placed on the outside flange during manufacturing. This is the only helmet that I've seen so far with this odd feature. The helmet has survived with both halves of the chinstrap intact as well as the complete liner...

M15 Bandmaske (2nd model Gummimaske) which was turned into a training mask either due to it being either unsafe or outdated. The mask, filter and canister are marked in areas with red paint to indicate their new role. The word "Uebungsmaske", literally "training mask" is painted onto the...

Here is an example of the very first German model 1916 steel helmet (E.T. 62). Known as the square dip to collectors, these helmets feature a sharp transition from the neck guard up toward the visor. Eisenhuettenwerke Thale (E.T.) was the only ironworks involved with the production of these...

Here are two examples of late war German ersatz gas mask canisters. They are made of a thin plywood with the exception of the lids, latches, strap brackets and rim reinforcements. One set is complete with the long papercloth carrying strap and GM17 Lederschutzmaske. The bottom of the...

E.T. 66 M16 complete with the original liner and chinstrap. The paint has nicely retained its matt finish and shows little wear. A faint 66 ink acceptance/size stamp is visible on the rear inside flange. Hans

These spectacles, specifically designed to be worn with the gas mask, were issued for front-line use to soldiers requiring eyeglasses. Since the metal arms on the regular Dienstbrille (service glasses) prevented the mask from fitting tightly against the face, the Maskenbrille had short double...

M17 K.64 (J&H Kerkmann, Ahlen i/Westf.). The three colour camo panels are neatly separated by thin black dividing lines. A bordered Hohenzollern crest can clearly be seen underneath the camo paint. I have yet to take better interior shots, but the helmet is complete with the original...

I'm happy to see this new section on the forum. I'll start off with my latest aquisition, a well worn M16 T.J. 66 (C. Thiel & sons, Luebeck) bearing the Hohenzollern crest worn by some (if not all) Regiments of the 1st Guard Infantry Division. The crest appears to have been period retouched...

I was hoping someone could let me know more about this Foot Artillery board number. I've recently been told it could stand for "Ammunition Column No. 327". I don't have a problem with the originality of the boards, but have always wondered at the high number. Thanks Hans K.