Liongules New member Mar 11, 2007 #1 I just saw this photo on CNN.com of President Bush's visit to Columbia. Notice the pickelhauben in the background?
I just saw this photo on CNN.com of President Bush's visit to Columbia. Notice the pickelhauben in the background?
b.loree Administrator Staff member Mar 13, 2007 #2 Hey Mike: The pickelhaube is alive and well in S America. There is a web site for the Chilean Army which is full of pics of recruits wearing modern day pickelhauben. It appears to be an integral part of their military tradition. Brian
Hey Mike: The pickelhaube is alive and well in S America. There is a web site for the Chilean Army which is full of pics of recruits wearing modern day pickelhauben. It appears to be an integral part of their military tradition. Brian
Liongules New member Mar 14, 2007 #3 Brian, Yes, I believe I've been to the Chilean army website and seen the pickelhauben before, but I didn't know Columbia was wearing them too!
Brian, Yes, I believe I've been to the Chilean army website and seen the pickelhauben before, but I didn't know Columbia was wearing them too!
