While patiently waiting for Brian to set up a Kinder section on the forum, I thought I would show all my main purchases from this years SOS, more better pictures to follow later.
Picked up two outstanding Kinder uniforms at the show, that I easily could have sold a dozen times. Later on, had one on table with the form it came with as it was too big to put under table, and it was the #1 piece people asked how much for, NOT FOR SALE.
The first set was a planned purchase from a friend in Germany that brought it to the show for me, includes tunic sword and hanger, and a stunning Kinder Ersatz helmet in mint condition, first Ersatz Kinder I have ever seen. After buying that one, it was a steady stream of do you want this, including another Tunic to the 133rd, Kinder Sabretache, Kinder Ulan front vest? Also, a case of many different Kinder shoulder straps, so cool. Not all pieces are mint, but remember these kids played with this stuff.
As far as big boy purchase, got a nice Saxon tin helmet marked to the 102R, Very nice Prussian Garde officer from a good friend and forum member George Anderson, and lastly a very nice Prussian Felt, did not need it, but price was right and it is in stunning condition.
Lastly on last day was not looking for it, but a dealer was slashing his prices, so picked up a very nice and well etched Train Battalion sword to Hessian train BTl. 18.
All in all a great show, and for the first time, there seemed to be plenty of helmets for everyone to choose from.
James
Picked up two outstanding Kinder uniforms at the show, that I easily could have sold a dozen times. Later on, had one on table with the form it came with as it was too big to put under table, and it was the #1 piece people asked how much for, NOT FOR SALE.
The first set was a planned purchase from a friend in Germany that brought it to the show for me, includes tunic sword and hanger, and a stunning Kinder Ersatz helmet in mint condition, first Ersatz Kinder I have ever seen. After buying that one, it was a steady stream of do you want this, including another Tunic to the 133rd, Kinder Sabretache, Kinder Ulan front vest? Also, a case of many different Kinder shoulder straps, so cool. Not all pieces are mint, but remember these kids played with this stuff.
As far as big boy purchase, got a nice Saxon tin helmet marked to the 102R, Very nice Prussian Garde officer from a good friend and forum member George Anderson, and lastly a very nice Prussian Felt, did not need it, but price was right and it is in stunning condition.
Lastly on last day was not looking for it, but a dealer was slashing his prices, so picked up a very nice and well etched Train Battalion sword to Hessian train BTl. 18.
All in all a great show, and for the first time, there seemed to be plenty of helmets for everyone to choose from.
James
