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Hi, Am sure most of us come across this sort of thing. I want to purchase something from a private seller in mainland europe, but he wont ship to the UK as it now involves a customs form ! (Apparently way to much effort involved ....I often send to Europe a lot, takes an extra minute ) Would...

Looking for an original “Gibraltar” cuff-title Thanks

Hi, Am building some Pre M91 Convex chin scales from scratch .. (Yes, I like a challenge) I wanted some Tombak ones but they are impossible to find. So I've bough a small sheet of it. I've seen the very informative threads on rebuilding chinscales, which are a great help. No problem...

No my collecting area. Dont know if its original ....but may be of interest to someone here... Mark https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/Miniature-Imperial-Prussian-Garde-du-Corps-parade-6049-c-3FD4073AB6?utm_source=inv_kwalert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=keywordalertlive&utm_term=2

Hi, I plan on making a couple of officers liners ... just cant seem to find decent replacements. The leather is Goat skin ? How do i get the "Cookie Cut" fringe effect on the edge , a special tool ? (hope that that makes sense) The Silk is often called ribbed silk or Moire ... with a little...

Hi, I am looking to purchase this... before i commit... Would appreciate any feedback. Only issue i see at the moment is the broken sceptre & missing cockade.... Thanks Mark (Sorry posted this earlier in the wrong section...)

Hi, I am looking to purchase this... before i commit... Would appreciate any feedback. Only issue i see at the moment is the broken sceptre & missing cockade.... Thanks Mark

Looking for a Leather/Silk liner for a restoration. Thanks Mark

A recent purchase (bit of a restoration project...Especially the eagle.) Size marking , and numbered under the badge. The eagle does not ever appear to have been silvered. I have seen images of them in gilt and silver. Anyone know why this is ? Badge centre is either heavily gilt or actual...

Hi, I am restoring a Russian Chevalier Guard, its missing the Chinscales / Kokarde / Liner. Am looking for advice on what Cockade would be the right one to use so I can start the search for the closest match... Der Rittmeister has one on consignment... I have used his photo .. to help .(if...

Hi, A new arrival.. I believe it may be a enlisted mans with upgraded Eagle / Badge ? (Was sold as a Senior NCO, and priced accordingly) The badge is going to be restored (has traces of enamel) + some minor repairs to the helmet. I put in the officer liner in temporarily to see it it fitted...

Hi, I am looking for some references Book/Web on the Russian "Double Headed Eagle" Garde helmets. Seems to be very little or evading me. Thanks In advance Mark

Looking for a nice set of Tombac convex chin scales - Screw type fitting thanks Mark email me : [email protected]

Looking for a nice Prussian Artillery Officer thanks Mark email me : [email protected]

Looking for a nice Prussian Line Foot Officer thanks Mark email me : [email protected]

Hi, What are the opinions on this. Repro... Restored.. Parts ?? Thanks Mark

I bought the helmet in this thread ... http://www.pickelhaubes.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11034 I have decided to have the dents removed and the rivets sorted connecting the lobster tail , they are loose and need replacing. (someone had a go in the past and squashed them ... and tail still has...

Hi, would appreciate some feedback on this. It appears from pics to be ok to me. Am wondering what the going rate is for one like this and the possibility of getting the eagle for it. Thanks in advance Mark

Hi would appreciate some opinions on this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272093159200?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Thanks Mark

Hi, I'm getting back into Pickelhaube helmets (after German combat helmets are now mad prices...) Im after a couple of good reference books (preferably english) to get me back up to speed, and my kids can get me one each for xmas :-" Dont mind if they are out of print... can always search...