R reservist1 Member May 9, 2006 #1 Recently found this this issue Model 1889 Tschapka at an estate sale. It needed some TLC but underneath all the crud was a pretty nice helmet. Reservist1
Recently found this this issue Model 1889 Tschapka at an estate sale. It needed some TLC but underneath all the crud was a pretty nice helmet. Reservist1
S spikeymikey Member May 9, 2006 #2 That is a really nice piece, Reservist1. Can we see more? Please?? [-o<
joerookery Well-known member May 9, 2006 #5 I never find stuff like that. I am starting o have estate sale envy. Very nice find!
b.loree Administrator Staff member May 10, 2006 #9 Jeeeees..... R1 take me to your next estate sale!!! I'll even put up the airfare if necessary. Incredibly lucky find. Congrats! Brian
Jeeeees..... R1 take me to your next estate sale!!! I'll even put up the airfare if necessary. Incredibly lucky find. Congrats! Brian
R reservist1 Member May 10, 2006 #10 Thanks everyone for the kind words. Yes it was a very lucky find and the only time I have ever found anything really worthwhile at an estate sale. Just a case of dumb luck and being in the right place at the right time. Reservist1
Thanks everyone for the kind words. Yes it was a very lucky find and the only time I have ever found anything really worthwhile at an estate sale. Just a case of dumb luck and being in the right place at the right time. Reservist1
R reservist1 Member May 10, 2006 #12 Bruno: There is no unit mark. The helmet could be either 1st or 3rd Guard Ulan. Reservist1