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A while ago, I attended one of the smaller German militaria shows. Because I just left home to late, I was also very late at the show. I was really surprised to find this busby still for sale… maybe there was something wrong that I didn’t see, maybe the price was not good, maybe… Anyway, I...

Well, I’ve been collecting since 1973 now (guess I’m getting really old) and I’ve never even seen one of these. One can imagine (or not) what went through my mind when I encountered this Tscapka. I was immediately in the “gotta have” state of mind and it didn’t take long to be the new owner of...

It’s been a long time ago since I posted something, but this is due to reorganizing the bunker and of course also the summer holidays… But don’t worry, here I am again with something you hopefully will enjoy… A while ago, I was surprised to encounter a pickelhaube like this. As usual when I...

Here's one of the most common felt pickelhauben; it's a M95 Prussian without metal trim on the visors. A while ago , I realised I didn't have this model in my collection, so I couldn't resist when this puppy was offered to me. The chinstrap doesn't look that great, but it's original. What...

Because of the Photobucket thing, it took me a while to post some helmets, but thanks to the direct uploading, I can post safely pictures agai... so, let's go! Maybe 25 years ago, I saw somewhere a felt pickelhaube with black metal parts and I was really impressed by the strange, yet kinda...

The process: Very long ago: encountered the existance of this type of pickelhaube Very long ago + a few seconds: the urge to have one of these came up Very long ago + 15 seconds: decided to buy one if it shows up Years and years: the search, the hunt, going to shows, searching the internet...

Here’s one of my latest finds… It’s a M95 Mecklemburg Strelitz, produced by Hans Römer, size 56. I can’t read the year of production clearly but I think it’s 1913. The writing is also a little mistery, but maybe someone can make out what it says… Hope you like it… Adler

A while ago I was able to purchase this oil cloth cap, after a very long search. Actually I had given up already because it seemed impossible to find one in good condition and also very important… still supple. Usually they became very brittle through the years and almost break in pieces…...

Sometimes it’s really crazy… The expectation, the thrill, the hunt, the kill and finally the throphy. That’s how it should be at a good militaria show! But sometimes it’s different… The expectation, the thrill, the hunt and then the desilution because you don’t find any good stuff… but then…...

Ok, it's been a while since I posted something but I think the following will make that up... Last year, I was visiting a small militaria show and at a certain moment I was asking myself “what am I doing here?”… There was absolutely nothing of any interest to find. Just a few minutes later it...

A few months ago I could acquire this rare beast. It's a cover for a Saksen Grenadier Regt. Nr. 101... I have to admit that covers are not my main interest, but in this case I could not resist. As you can see, this rather strange cover is made wit only 4 very tiny ventilation holes and it has...

Just a little while ago, I was able to purchase this rather special pickelhaube cover. Maybe nothing interesting at first sight, but by examining the card of the Kriegsministerium, it seems that this probe cover dates from may 8th 1916. Isn’t it strange that an überzug dating 1916 has green...

Not so long ago, I was able to acquire this rare beast from a friend. It came a bit unexpected as it usually goes… but at the end I managed to get the nessecary funds together… I want to present you this pickelhaube for Obersten in Generalstellung. Normally a Generalmajor was at the head of a...

Ok, it's been a while since I posted a pickelhaube, but I think it was worth waiting... After looking for several decades for a nice felt lacquered ersatz pickelhaube, it finally happened! A while ago, I was able to purchase this M95 Oldenburg Inf. Regt. Nr. 91 with stamps and all... There's a...

I have this rare bird in my collection for a while now and finally managed to take some pictures. It’s a Prussian M15 lacquered felt Tschako in rather good condition. Something is strange on the other hand, it has a Reichskokarde and a Prussian kokarde as well. I’ve looked several times to find...

Another fake :x advertised as Original...

Not so long ago this uniform ensemble was found in a house clearance. It consisted of the Battle Dress, trousers, shirt, cap and long coat. I had absolutely no idea what is was, but in some mysterious way I was attracted to it... Anyway, the price was really low, compared with the Imperial stuff...

I have this very nice Officers summer weight uniform for at least 15 years now. Of course I always wanted to set up a nice mannequin, but never found one with the right proportions (Veeeeeery small)... A few years ago I bought a new made mannequin with the height of approx. 1,7 meter and with a...

This seems to be an international purchase… I bought as a Belgian a German helmet at a militaria show in France and the seller was Dutch. However, that’s not the most interesting thing about this helmet. Maybe some of you know that Doug B. had posted his first ever German helmet with this...

Here's one of my finds this year... It's an issued M95 of Königlich Preußisches 2. Nassauisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 88 with NCO kokarden... Hope you like it... Adler