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The Stadt-Archiv replied to my enquiries ref IR 79 as follows. Konstantin Bernhard von Voigts Rhetz was a "Preussischer General der Infanterie". Born 16.07.1809 in Seesen am Harz. Died 14.04.1877 in Wiesbaden. The Regiment was stationed in the Bahnhofsalle Kaserne. This was totally destroyed on...

Joe, Thank you again for riding to the rescue. In the Parts Wanted site there is an item titled DELETE. Please delete it for me. Regards, Jock.

How do you delete post when the delete option is not present ?

Hi there, Yes, I could see that, except I bought this in Germany 25 some years ago and kids playing with anything military was " Streng Verboten". That is why I can't figure this out. Definitely not a plaything, I feel. Regards, Jock.

I have an M1916 Stahlhelm which is puzzling me. It has the old Pickelhelm chinstrap mounts which seem fine to me, given what little I have learnt thus far. It has the "horns" at the front which seem fine too. However, It is fitted with what appears to me to be an early allied WW11 inner. It was...

Thank you, oh wise ones. I will have a pad around and see what is on offer. If I see something of interest, I will fire a posting on the Forum off, seeking your advice. If I take my Digital camera, you may also be treated to some fairly hoorific photographs if my history is anything to go by...

Hello all you wise fellows, Next week I am off to Spain for a week of twiddling my thumbs, whilst "her indoors" enjoys a week of Spa treatments. Now I have a new hobby, I thought that I may use my time more enjoyably and interestingly looking for Pickelhaube or helmets generally, around the...

Joe, thank you for the homework! A lot of reading to do in this hobby ! I have looked and looked again at the helmet stamp and I think it is one of only 2 candidates, due to shape and pattern of letter impressions. The best bet I think would be Maury & Co from Offenbach am Main & Mainz. However...

Dear Joe, Once again thank for posting the Photos. To answer your questions. Yes, it does have a line of holes down the back. 2x on the rear neckguard. Then working upwards A long hole (about I inch) which has a circular hole at the top making it like an enlongated keyhole.Then 2 x holes 3/4...

Joe, There should be 8 pictures taken in daylight. Funny how the wappen plate seems yellower in the pics, than it does for real. Could it have been guilded and then worn off through useage or polishing? You guys have probably seen this phenomena before, rather like being able to see makers...

Dear Joe, Thank for your last posting. It is bright sunshine here today and I have just taken the helmet outside to look at it. Inside I found a square box stamp with B.A.V. and 1915 underneath both inside the box stamp. To the side of this is 149 in large letters either in ink or perhaps...

Well, yet again I am indebted to you Guys, I have received some very sideways looks from my Frau !! Get rid of it ! ... is the cry. You are spending far too much time on that rubbish. It is covered it crud, dust, spiders webs and crap and is taking up far too much of your time on that internet...

Hello Brian , Hello Joe, You 2 guys are real stars ! If I ever get to your "sinking ships" venue in KY ( ? ) I will be buying beers all night I reckon. For Joe. How come your photos of mine look better than the originals ? Is this like in the Army, you have to do a course on how to squat...

Hello all, Thank you Chas for your observations on the wappen Plate. Also thanks to Joe for his very detailed disection of the dreaded helmet. I got so fed up with it all, I pulled the whole thing apart. This is the first time in 26 years or so that the guts have seen the light of day. Well the...

Dear Brian, You gave me some super information on my other Helmet marked JR 79. This helmet is marked JR 19. Do you know where this might have come from ? Any hisory or info would be much appreciated. The Dummy is gradually being educated ! Thanks again. Regards Jock

My Dear Joe, If your friends in the UK got you onto Scrumpy, then you have no need for enemies my friend ! Scrumpy is rough cider and used to be the tipple of farmers labourers in the west country. Stay clear and stay well is the motto !! I have looked at the photos you sent me for comparison...

Hello again to all, Firstly I have to thank you guys again for your prompt and succinct advice. It really is an education. For Tony. What do I need to do to correct the faults on Vented Helm or (VM ) from now on ? How on earth does one find the bits and pieces? Is it a worthwhile task? For...

Thank you Brian for your comments. I know Hildesheim very well as it was one of our Divisions defensive areas in the cold war. I bought the helmet in a village not too far away from the town. Strange how things come around. Many thanks once again. Regards Jock

Hello everyone, Just to cheer you all up, I thought I might regale you with a description of my other Helmet. I will need to send Joe a photo so he can import it or whatever, for you all to hum and ha over, as I still have not sussed out the photo business on this site . It is a fairly...

Thank you all very much, I got into this after visiting a very eminent old German bankers' house for Supper with my wife, in about 1982. He had an amazing collection of helmets in a floor to ceiling glass cabinet the whole width of his dinning room, which I may add was large, very large. On the...