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  1. b.loree

    Trying to save Kaiser’s Bunker

    Fantastic news T, I am looking forward to hearing the details during our next phone call. This is a big relief for us all. 😊👍
  2. b.loree

    JzPf M15.

    My condolences Coert, very sorry to hear that this has happened.
  3. b.loree

    History of the Renault FT Tank

    Excellent modelling! 👍
  4. b.loree

    Private Purchase Pickelhaube for an Instructor at the NCO Schools.

    That one is a keeper! Congratulations Tony!
  5. b.loree

    Trying to save Kaiser’s Bunker

    I just accessed the site from here in Ontario. 🙂👍
  6. b.loree

    Pickelhaube authenticity

    The issue with these helmets for many collectors is that these officials were non combatants. Most of us want helmets from legitimate fighting units of the Imperial Army. On the other hand, all armies have administrative units and although Canadian, I would say the US JAG organization might be a...
  7. b.loree

    Pickelhaube authenticity

    Totally agree with all of the above, the only thing that I would mention is the lack of the usual Mit Gott Fur Koenig etc ribbon or "bandeau" on the helmet plate. This is the biggest "tell" as to why this is a beamte or military official helmet. All Prussian military helmets have this bandeau...
  8. b.loree

    Trying to save Kaiser’s Bunker

    I spoke to Tony about this issue this morning. Like many of you I told him that I would gladly donate to any costs involved in saving "The Best English Reference on Pickelhauben in the World". I advised him to try and hire a professional to go in and do whatever is needed to get TKB up and...
  9. b.loree

    Württemberg Field Artillery Reserve Officer

    Beautiful helmet in awesome condition! Congratulations!!👍
  10. b.loree

    Hello everyone, this is my latest find

    Awesome helmets Amy! I have never seen that type of wappen fixation before either! 👍
  11. b.loree

    kokardes information

    Well done again Sandy! 👍😊
  12. b.loree

    Bavarian Plumes

    Yes prior to WW1 Germany was becoming a world wide economic powerhouse and a real threat to British trade dominance. Unfortunately, the Kaiser’s ambitions destroyed German prosperity.
  13. b.loree

    Chin scales, Schuppenkette. Prefer convex, gilt.

    Just a reminder: If you do find convex scales, the rosettes need to be curved as well to match the scales. Some scales are subtly convex so hard to judge, always look at rosettes….if they are convex then normally your scales are as well.
  14. b.loree

    Hermann

    I have never seen two crosses applied to a wappen before. Any Garde Lw. I have seen just had the regulation configuration as shown on this piece. Interesting 🤔
  15. b.loree

    White Dress Belt

    Excellent score! Congratulations 👍
  16. b.loree

    Waffenrock Elizabeth Garde Grenadier Regt 3 / 4 Kp

    Another awesome piece for your collection Steve, congratulations!
  17. b.loree

    Prussian ulan tschapka renovation

    Quite a challenge, good luck! 👍
  18. b.loree

    Bavarian

    Congratulations on a beautiful helmet! Excellent condition. 👍
  19. b.loree

    Interesting two instruments

    Those are rare tools! 👍
  20. b.loree

    Hello

    Welcome Guillaume, great to have you join us! 👍
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