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Guys Do you know why there are two different types of design for a NCO Wurttenberg bayonet Troddel? One has the red an black stripes going diagonal on the large knot, the other has both colours mixed together. I know that they are not artillery as they would have a leather band. Look forward...

Guys This has been a great post for me. I just like the look of this helmet and the condition of it as well. The size of the helmet is ET60, I'd imagine if this helmet could talk it would have an interesting story to tell. Like I said earlier everything about this helmet looks right. This post...

So Hans, I take it this one would not be classed as a WW1 issued original? Del

Thanks for the replies guys, would you be happy with it in your collection, given that it is not an imperial german issue? Delboy

This is the link to the helmet. http://www.ww2-militaria.co.uk/Headwear.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Delboy

I am interested in getting a Bulgarian M16 helmet for my collection. The helmet to me looks fine the only issue is the the front two liner fixing pins are not the flat type as in german ones. What do you think? Sorry for no images but I can't post any. Delboy

Tony That's great, now I can tell people what it says :) Regards Allan

Tony Thanks for the prompt reply, maybe it's too late here in Scotland but I can't see where it says what 'FR'means? I am glad that I am not too cautious with my helmets as I collect WW1 'Brittish and Imperial German' memorbilia. I believe it is important that we look after such items so that...

I have translated the wording on my 1916 ORs prussian wappen, but have two questions to ask, which are 1. vaterland what does it mean my online translater says it means 'native country'. Is this really so? 2. the 'FR' in the middle of the eagle, what does it stand for? Regards Allan PS: do...

Why was the spike made removable? Thx Allan