Search results

Gentlemen, I was able to track down a 111JR shoulder strap. It looked to be in good condition so I purchased it to go with the rest of my collection for the 111 JR. I haven't seen these very often. Regards, Foxdoublegunner

Gentlemen, I just acquired this cup. I believe that it is called a trinkblecher M1893. It is of aluminum manufacture. From what little information that I have been able to find, I understand that this style cup was manufactrued until Oct 1914 when the Germans switched to a steel variant due...

Is anyone planning to attend the West Coast Historical Militaria Collectors Show this weekend? Since I have never attended this show, I am wondering what I should expect. From what I have read it is supposed to be the Western US equivalent of SoS. Is there a decent amount of WW1 militaria and...

Gentlemen, I am looking for an unmeshed with EK1 to add to my collection. Can someone steer me towards a good source that might have one for sale at a reasonable price? I wouldn't mind if the paint were worn and the medal tarnished. Thank you, Foxdoublegunner

Gentlemen, I was able to acquire a Militarpas book for Feldwebel Bartels of the 111 Inf Regt (served from 1905-1919). Can any one tell me on which pages I might find entries about any awards or wounds which he might have received? The cursive writing makes it very difficult to decipher the...

Gentlemen, After almost one year I was able to procure the final missing pieces to my M15 Pickelhaube marked to the 111 IR. This past week the mailman delivered a Baden cockade and spine nut to my doorstep thanks to "Age of Kings". Now I have a small display of items from the Regiment in...

Gentlemen, I am still on my quest for a Baden cockade to finish up my M 15 Pickelhaube marked to the 111th JR. This one just came up on E-bay and I would appreciate your opinions. It seems as if it is starting off a bit high in price and has different coloration than the one that I asked...

Gentlemen, These cockades just came up on e-bay. Am I correct in thinking that these are Baden cockades, are they original and would they be proper for my Baden M 15? http://www.ebay.com/itm/GERMAN-WWI-ORIGINAL-COCKADE-PAIR-SPIKE-HELMET-PRUSSIAN-GERMANY-WW1-PICKELHAUBE-/121781392426"...

Gentlemen, How scarce are unit marked M 1915 Pickelhaube? I have one from Baden which appears to have been used but not abused and would like to have a general idea of how many of these might have been produced compared to the pre-war models. Thank you, Foxdoublegunner

To Whom It May Concern, I sent out two PM's earlier today and noticed after an hour that they were stuck in the "Outbox" unsent. I re-wrote them, re-sent them and waited a couple of hours only to find that these also were stuck in the "OutBox". Is there something that I am doing incorrectly...

Gentlemen, I do not think that I will be able to acquire an original chinstrap to complete my M15 that is within my price range so I am exploring alternatives. There is a very reputable leather worker from another forum who can make a good quality leather strap using original metal fittings...

Gentlemen, I would like to get your opinions on the chinstrap which just was listed in ebay. It is in rough shape and my gut says that it is a repro based upon the chinstrap sticky on the forum, but wanted to get your comments. Is the seller known in the community...

Gentlemen, While looking over the kugel on my M15 today, I noticed that two of the five vent holes in the kugel are spaced a bit closer than the others which seems a bit unusual. Why would this be? Attached are two pictures. The finish wear on all parts is even and the kugel is detachable...

Gentlemen, I am about to display my newly acquired Baden M15 and would like advice on cleaning the inside and outside and stabilizing the metal portions which have some light surface rust. The goal is to make sure that the leather shell does not deteriorate and that the metal doesn't become...

Gentlemen, Is this cockades original or an aged replica?. If a replica, what is the indication? http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWI-German-Prussian-Spiked-Helmet-Kokarden-/191465230875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c9437921b" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Thank you, Ricardo

Gentlemen, Is this stein a repro or an actual stein from the 111th IR? I don't see much detail on the face of the soldier and I can't make out the lithograph...

Gentlemen, My account was activated just before Christmas so I would like to formally introduce myself to all of the other members on the site. I am a retired Marine artilleryman. My wife and I currently split our time between Nevada and the California area. I was recently introduced to the...

Gentlemen, I am looking for a National Cockade (along with a Baden Cockade) to complete my M15 Pickelhaube and would like your opinion on this item for sale on ebay. Is it original or a repro, is it in decent shape and is it correct for my pickelhaube? Is the seller from Italy known within...