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Does anyone have a MG Spaten gathering dust? I would like to find one

Omaka is an amazing museum, the exhibits are world class.Peter Jackson and his team also had an incredible display at the National War Memorial between 2015 and 2018. There is also “The scale of our war” at Te Papa, our national museum in Wellington. Again, a stunning exhibition. Peter Jackson...

Thank you Lars, much appreciated

I have been trying to research IR 418, most of the links I have found are dead ends. Does anyone have information they could share or direct me to a good source? I’m trying to find some info for a young collector friend that picked up a P.08 with markings as pictured. My translation of the...

Tentatively looking for a brass and white metal Prussian telegraph buckle. Or anything else similar? Thanks Andrew

Thank you, I will see how this one works for size.

Thank you Steve

Very nice indeed, First War lemon squeezers are tough to find. I have a Rifle Brigade example

Thanks John, I will take a look

Looking for a brass rear spine for a restoration. Approximate measurements as pictured. Hopefully the picture makes sense

I have sent an message via eBay, thank you

Looks great, well done

Essentially this is the size rear spine I need

Some small progress, a visor trim fitted ( reproduction) I need to alter two retaining studs as the pins are a bit short then it will look better. Still looking for the elusive rear spine

fantastic article Peter

Interestingly enough Michiel, I know of two more such helmets here in NZ. A friend has one with the names of soldiers inside the helmet much like yours with place names. Most were KIA, the owner brought the helmet home to Christchurch and it eventually came into a private collection direct from...

That is amazing, if you ever wish to repatriate it let me know. Regards Andrew

Heres part of a small ANZAC display I put together at the local community hall. it was very well received.

yes pease that would be great

Im sure it would be safe in either collection Gus