Recent content by Oberstoskar

Thank you to David once again for your very detailed answers and for your generosity in sharing your vast knowledge! Thanks for sharing your very impressive collection! I have learned so much here about the subject! I feel very fortunate and inspired to be welcomed in this forum and learn...

Wonderful result Bruno. Well done! Any info on how to polish? Did you use same stuff to polish the silver and the gilt?

I share my recent collection, King's Dragoon Guard Helmet 1854. I have a number of questions for knowledgeable friends in the forum: 1) The Garter Star is very dark. Is it because the silver is oxidized with age? If so how to restore the white/silver color? 2) The outer rim of the Garter...

Hi David, May I ask for your advise on how to clean and tidy horse hair of this type of helmet?

Very nice helmet How did you polish? I have a similar helmet too

After visiting the Cavalry museum in Saumur, I am inspired to collect French cavalry helmets. Although Napoleon’s French Army were defeated, these helmets and their armor were interesting. I would be grateful if fellow members can help answer these questions: 1) How to clean and straighten...

I am amazed by your collection. I want to write down my appreciation in addition to giving a thumbs up emoji

Impressive advice. I’ve learned a lot. Thanks for your help!

thanks so much for the advice! Unfortunately I had polished my badge prior to reading your message. I used metal polish and stopped as soon as I noticed a tinge of rose color started to appear on the laurel leaf. Then I used water to clean instead. Any advice on restoring the gold paint?

Hi David, Wow thanks for your very detailed answer ! Highly appreciate your kindness in sharing your knowledge and your very impressive collection! Are you aware that there’ s some variation on the queen Victoria’s crown pattern? The crown arches flank outwards in greater width on my badge...

Also I have seen some officer’s helmet badge had white paint next to the George cross in the centre. Is this genuine?

I illustrate the various Victorian crowns that I observed

I joined the forum and I highly appreciate the expertise and sharing of splendid collection of historic headdresses. I have acquired a Victorian household cavalry officer’s helmet. From literature and photo research online, the post-1871 helmet had a few changes: Omitted the peak gilt...