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    IR88

    Simply amazing pickelhauben from the 88th. Thank you for some more great pictures of these helmets. Best regards John
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    Garde Reiter

    Thanks for the experienced points of consideration on this item. Best regards John
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    Kaiser Picture

    Very cool pickup at a flea market. I have always loved going to flea markets, especially the ones in Europe, I have always found great prices when stationed in Germany. Thank you for sharing your find. John
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    A common Prussian Filz

    Both look good enough in most collections. Best regards John
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    Pickelhaube Iron Cross case....post WW1 I believe

    These and other memorabilia were favorites of many veterans from the post war period, for those who could afford such luxuries in the Weimar Republic. Very nice piece. Congratulations on finding one. Best regards John
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    IR88

    Great discussion about the 88th Infantry Regiment pickelhauben. I especially appreciate information about care and preserving the helmets pre-1914, and the pros and cons of cleaning them today. It is great to see so many examples owned by forum members.Thanks for the time everyone has taken to...
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    CREATION OF A NEW SHOWCASE

    Very clever idea for displaying multiple pieces of headgear and a single uniform. Thank you for the detailed drawings for the floating pickelhaube. Best regards John
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    The Kaiser’s Prize (Kaiserschiessabzeichen)

    Steve Your collection is very amazing and in fantastic condition. Thank you for posting ! Best regards John
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    Kaisersammler Sammlung

    Amazing and truly an inspiration for all collectors. Best regards John
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    Cloth Covered 1895 Filzhelme

    Very nice example of a true ersatz pickelhaube! Thank you for the great photos. Best regards John
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    EK II Document to a Garde Füsilier Regiment Maikäfer

    Steve, thank you for posting that amazing GFR M15, it is in amazing condition and well marked. Glen, thank you for the history of the commander who awarded the document to Bolze was his company commander and being the battalion commander. You both added additional perspective on the soldier’s...
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    My Collection

    Frank DITTO, Best regards John
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    My former collection of generals helmets pre 1992

    Steve Thank you for sharing your photos from the past. Truly top shelf collection. Best regards John
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    Help required

    Krist That sounds like a good plan, but I would recommend placing cotton linen between the helmet and the styrofoam form. The chemical on the form could damage the 126 year old leather. Best regards John
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    M1850 Hannover helm

    Congratulations Amy, Fantastic “Old Soldier”! Thank you for sharing this new addition to your collection. Best regards John
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