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Purists would say that doing nothing is the best treatment. Maybe just a light cleaning with a cloth and keeping the object in an environment that would be most comfortable to a person (no extremes). For old leather that I am actively using and is not very collectible I stay simple and use...

Hello gentlemen, Any opinions on this piece? Silver buttons back marked "Kaiserliche Marine A&S". I believe silver implies "Werftdivision". The vertical panel on the cuff is high though - and I have only seen this on one example of a Reichsmarine parade jacket. Has a red-ish...

Does anyone have knowledge on the process (if any) on buying an antique firearm from Germany and shipping to the USA? It is my understanding that most single-shot antiquities and needle guns are exempt from much regulation and Germans can freely own them. Similar weapons can be shipped...

Looking for a complete brass spike ca. 1867 regulation (repro or original) like the below examples. This one popped up in France recently - but the gentleman refused to ship to N. America. 🤷‍♂️ Any help or leads is very appreciated. (image is from PhillipMilitaria.de)

Great references! Beautiful pieces.

Yes, I noticed that and just inquired about that with him. I would assume the cleaning rods are not interchangeable in the rod-bore?

Thank you Clovis, yes, the rifle model 1862! I live in the US and the gentleman of the store doesn't ship to my country, hence I am here.

Hello all - I'm looking for a cleaning rod to go with my Dreyse - original or reproduction! All leads/help is appreciated. Best regards, -BW

Thank you Clovis and all for the info. The neck of the scabbard also what appears to be "136. R. 52. 3" - heavy marred by whatever device they used back then to make the checkered pattern.

Sure thing, Lars! Interesting I would've thought the crowned A signified the ruler of that state. Thanks for the input.

In the process of building a 1870 display, I recently acquired an M1864 style Faschinenmesser. Comes with a dizzying array of markings on the blade and throat/chape I can't decipher; plenty of ciphers are present. Anyone more knowledgeable on these markings is great appreciated. Based on how...

I figured as much. I have heard from a colleague that their main/only sutler passed away? The company still operates on eBay which is odd (with month old reviews). One imagines a company would enjoy the prospect of excited new patrons.

Hello all, Is anyone aware of a reliable source for reproduction Pickelhauben suited to the Franco-Prussian or 1866 War? I am in the market for a repro of either an M1860 or M1867 haube. Finding anything appears to be getting impossible. I have inquired on the Polish site Spikehelmets.pl have...

Stunning find. Visor qualities and cruciform base are reminiscent of the 1860's variations. Admittedly jealous. regards, -BW

In the course of my exploration looking for a "first" tunic, I came across this piece purportedly belonging to the Rheinisches Infanterie Regiment Nr.65. Kaiser's bunker offers a large list of the regiments and their subsequent uniform details (brief though). The site's sources and some cursory...

It must be some kind of "frankenstein" piece. The overall cut looks convincing but the aforementioned inconsistencies are off putting. The search for "Dunkelblau" continues.

Good eyes, Lars (and genealogical knowledge), very unusual indeed. I'm scratching my head at the shoulder boards. I was pouring over some of the older posts here and found an identical ovular marking (in a visored Feldmuetze on DerRittmeister) - except it being "Amsterdam" and not "Groningen"...

Hello all, Any opinions on the this piece? The only clothiers mark on the tunic is a ovular one and appear to read "Gröningen" with what looks like the word "Costumier" in the middle. There is a Gröningen, Saxony, otherwise a Dutch made article would be odd. Could the lack of Bekleidungsamt...

I will follow-up on here with any interesting details that emerge. Fingers crossed! -BW

Anything helps in the search for more info on his service. He would have been living in Berlin for some time till his death in 1947. Thank you for your time and expertise, Lars! -BW