Hello Gents
It's nice to finally be a member here - I have browsed this site as a guest MANY times, and see a few familiar names from various other medal related forums...but I've never had a reason to become... 'active'.
But now I do..
I am essentially a medal collector, but every now & then I've toyed with the idea of picking up just ONE pickelhaube or helmet to round out the collection somewhat.
Finally, with the kind help of the 'human haube' Tony & Kaiser, I've taken the plunge and gone in somewhat at the deep end!!
Below is my new M1889/97 Garde Kürassier metalhelm with parade eagle. I'm embarrased to say that truthfully, I didn't even know how to spell Kokarde until a few months ago.... so naturally I have a few questions I hope you'll be kind enough to help me with.
They relate essentially to the PROLIFIC markings I keep discovering as I study the thing.
Here's the helm... I'll follow with the markings and the relevant questions..
thanks men - nice to be here!
Marshall
It's nice to finally be a member here - I have browsed this site as a guest MANY times, and see a few familiar names from various other medal related forums...but I've never had a reason to become... 'active'.
But now I do..
I am essentially a medal collector, but every now & then I've toyed with the idea of picking up just ONE pickelhaube or helmet to round out the collection somewhat.
Finally, with the kind help of the 'human haube' Tony & Kaiser, I've taken the plunge and gone in somewhat at the deep end!!
Below is my new M1889/97 Garde Kürassier metalhelm with parade eagle. I'm embarrased to say that truthfully, I didn't even know how to spell Kokarde until a few months ago.... so naturally I have a few questions I hope you'll be kind enough to help me with.
They relate essentially to the PROLIFIC markings I keep discovering as I study the thing.
Here's the helm... I'll follow with the markings and the relevant questions..
thanks men - nice to be here!
Marshall