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Then drive to NB this year Peter. Door is open. Zeb, to keep this thread about your collection, I can split postings and make a new thread for Reiner’s collection. Reiner do you agree? Both of you have mind-boggling collections each worthy of its own thread. What do you both think?

Well it could take you here, or to my website below. Have a look at this article on my site Ulanen. Old, but relevant. Unfortunately I no longer have Bayern Ulanka to show you. But some of our members sure can. I’m sure will soon see some high quality Ulanka and Tschapka (helmet). Watch.

Like all of us who can’t be there we really appreciate the photos. This one seems to be the star of the show. If you smell the inside, it will probably give you a craving to go for a curry. 🇮🇳

Thierry that is superb! It’s so nice to see a beautiful old Soldier in this condition. That made my night and thank you for showing. I’ve seen many 1842 Helme that have been cut dowm, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen one cut off at the top? That stitching is really cool. Excellent photos.

What a fine way for you to celebrate Chinese new year.

Hey Dick. I don’t think I’ve seen a Hessen Artillery with any studs after the 1867-1871 experiment? Two studs on the rear visor to me means any helmet made prior to 1867 or Dragoner for the entire Imperial period. All the helmets being shown are jaw-droppin. Absolutely stunning. Thank you for...

We do?

This is why we need a jaw-drop emoji. Thank you Zeb. Astounding. I’ve never seen such excellent photos of an 1842 Tschapka. .

Finally we see behind the door….Very hopeful you will show more. Fine looking young man. What is his name?

This is fascinating. There must be many of us on this forum that never heard of it. So thank you everyone and I’m going to be watching that tonight. Tony

Here you go. I can’t recall when Ulanen Regt.13 was awarded the cypher. Nice Photo Bob.

Holy Nutcracker! Thank you thank you for those images Steve. Wonderful! Dream Metalhelm…. Incredible…

It’s not often you see an 1843 GdC or GKR Metalhelm in a Photo. A Traumstück to me but I will never find one. The one below is from Semino’s closed site.

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Old Photos, but still good.

Tony that is absolutely beautiful and congratulations. At one time I was stubborn and only collected issued helmets, but over the years came to love private purchase helmets. Your helmet here is a good example of why. Craftsmanship is always superb. I can’t get at my references right now, but...

Yes I agree with all. I did not mean that variations in sizes was not relevant, it’s just that there were so many manufacturers, over so many years, that small variations in size are to be expected yes?

Sandy your posting 06 June 2022 (above) also suggets these slight variations in the sizes. The Probe' samples which were supplied to manufacturers as the standard to meet, would still certainly have resulted in small variations. There had to have been quality assurance all along the production...

Philippe there is a third paradigm that I adhere to. Everything gets a thorough dusting with a vacuum. Just to clean out decades of post-war dust and tiny dead animals.

Saved your latest research for bed reading last night, but it was so interesting I was wide awake. All of your research is fascinating. After 40+ years of assumptions, it is gratifying to see an assumption as a directive.