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When I claim something is unusual, to prove it's not a copy, I have two arguments: ---Attic or field evidence. --But above all, period...

That is absolutely correct, this dragoon example is regimentally stamped to the 12th Jäger zu Pferde Regiment. Jäger zu Pferde uniforms...

That is absolutely correct, this dragoon example is regimentally stamped to the 12th Jäger zu Pferde Regiment. Jäger zu Pferde uniforms...

Thank you for the interesting photos. I believe you are conflating several different aspects. The mobilization of 1914 was very well...

I think it's a copy. The rear edge only existed up to the Model 1867. The cross is in the wrong place, and so on. I don't like the...

Thank you for the interesting photos. I believe you are conflating several different aspects. The mobilization of 1914 was very well...

When I claim something is unusual, to prove it's not a copy, I have two arguments: ---Attic or field evidence. --But above all, period...

You may want to consider that your Opa may have served in the Garde Fusilier Regiment? Their Pickelhaube had all silver hardware as...

Here's a chance to own a supremely rare Körting & Mathiesen manufactured helmet. These were made exclusively in size 68. SOLD

Howdy all, I’ve decided to part with my ottoman Gallipoli star, has been part of my collection for many years but I’m looking to let her...

Very nice Coert! My comment about square nuts on an OR’s wappen comes from Tony S. He told me that years ago. Another comment from him...

When I claim something is unusual, to prove it's not a copy, I have two arguments: ---Attic or field evidence. --But above all, period...

Thanks! Any tips on cleaning off the epoxy(?) without damage to the Wappen?

This is a simple repair. You need to clean the area to be repaired and soft-solder it using lead solder. Wojtek

This is a simple repair. You need to clean the area to be repaired and soft-solder it using lead solder. Wojtek