Recent content by John Josef

Congratulations Steve looks in beautiful conditions. (y)

Hi Chris Congratulations and welcome to the forum. The maker of your helmet was Hans Römer from Neu Ulm in Bavaria which is a well-known maker. Welcome to the Pickelhauben Collectors Community just a little word of warning they can become ver addictive. ;)(y) MFG John Josef

Ever since I was young, I have always been interested in how things were and are made. I really enjoy seeing and exploring the methods of old through your interpretation of their techniques. MFG John Josef

That is a very good likeness and a nice collection in the background. Congratulations.(y) MFG John Josef

Hopefully a forum member was the winner, it went for a fair market value price. (y)

That one looks like a lot of work. :oops: Will also be looking to see how this one goes. (y)

Congratulations on your new acquisition she's a real beauty. (y)

Congratulations on your latest pickup. (y)

That's a very good question, hopefully so.

It looks fine to me; that's exactly the marking you want to see. I have a Pilots helmet exactly like it in my collection but mine has a little darker grey color finish to it but that doesn't concern me at all. 100% Original IMO I'd definitely bid on it if I was looking for one. (y) Mine came...

Just an update on my recent customs bill from Fedex. Armed with the information lifted from the US Customs and Border Protection website regarding HTC 9706.10 and HTC 9705.10 (Thanks Doug) I opened a dispute at [email protected] regarding the charges. Today I received a return email...

Another photo for fellow members like me who are interested in this subject. Again, show without the korkaden which I'm still thinking may have been a choice that was made by the individual. MFG John Josef

Does it also say 124 Infantry Rgt. ?

Hi Doug thanks for your reply. I will certainly look into the difference between the 9705 and 9706 if I can. I hate to say it but sometimes I think it's up to the person working that day at customs. I get things all the time from the EU and lately it seems like almost a lottery you really don't...

Out of curiosity I just pulled out my last Import duties bill from Fedex. This was a purchase from Ratisbon's they marked it Collector's pieces of Historical Interest - HTSUS 9705.10.00.90 - Historical collectibles. No letter of Antiquity, no manufacturer code, no product composition, no art...