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Would this be an old restrike? If this is not original then someone made a big effort on the patina :)

Hi, Imo the marking is for Füs Rgt 122, Res Inf Rgt would have an RIR marking, and Ldw Inf Rgt would at least have an L. Regards, Lars

Congratulations Philippe, What a find! Regards, Lars

Hi Sandy, I would expect a certain allowable size margin, the same way that margins in weight are indicated. Can you share where you found the size specifications for the Wappen? Interestingly enough, the Bekleidungsordnung 1903 describes the whole helmet including sizes, but not the size of the...

Hi Yaro, Imo this is a parts helmet, an officer's helmet (in a poor state) with enlisted men's parts added. The enlisted men's parts don't show the higher quality typical for private purchase helmets. In addition the Knopf 91 are not the same on both sides, an indication that at least one is not...

Thanks to Sandy we now have the German 1897 regulations that specify the composition of the "Tombak" used for the 1895 Wappen (https://www.pickelhaubes.com/xf/threads/inspection-instructions-of-the-clothing-office-for-pickelhauben-and-shakos-from-1897.18596/), as 86 - 89 % copper, 14 - 11 %...

Thanks Sandy, That is a very interesting document :) Regards, Lars

As far as I’m concerned that’s the whole point of this forum, even though we might not always like the answers 😀

I wouldn’t do anything to it, removing the patina (like it has been done with Weitze’s shiny example) or “fixing” it typically reduces the value, collectors tend to want it as original as possible. My comment about the value is only due to the fact that Weitze is a dealer, with prices often a...

Weitze has one for sale at 400 euros, so it’s probably worth a little bit less 😉 https://www.weitze.net/militaria/89/Preussen_Seitengewehr_64_U_M__448989.html Regards, Lars

Hi, I think it’s a “preußisches Infanterie-Seitengewehr U/M”, also known as Seitengewehr 64. Some info: https://www.feldgrau-forum.com/threads/das-preussische-infanterie-seitengewehr-u-m.30367/ Regards, Lars

Hi, Congratulations, that’s a very nice German sidearm, and even nicer when related to your grandfather’s service. The original year of acceptance of the blade is 1871 (“71”) and the sidearm has been stamped by F.A.R. 22 (field artillery regiment 22). I think it is a model modified for the...

Hi, The Feldpost number is a way to deliver the mail, not a unit identification. If I remember correctly the Germans used it to try and hide their troop’s organization from the enemy, before they used to have the division or a similar level unit in the stamp. Regards, Lars

Hi, The Feldrekruten Depot (of which the Bataillon is a part) is where soldiers were given their final training (after being trained in the home country) by front line troops, near the front line. In this period typically a unit at divisional level. Regards, Lars

Hi, Welcome to the forum, there are several members that have experience in reshaping helmets. As far as I remember soaking in water is the last option, with humidity being the preferred option. Regards, Lars

The filled-in hole looks strange to me; in my mind it would either have been designed without the Spitze (in which case there should be no hole), or the Spitze is missing here. Regards, Lars

Welcome Hayden!

I was lucky enough to find a print-quality electronic copy of the VII. A.K. plate, my A.K. of interest, on the internet years ago. They are incredibly detailed and very nicely made. Congratulations!

I agree: easiest to recognise as repros are the Wappen, the chin strap, and the spike, just compare it to the originals shown on https://www.kaisersbunker.com/dunkelblau/helmets/ Regards, Lars

Hi, The porcelain pipe head is for I.R. 171, and the rest of the pipe for F.A.R. 66, so this is a "parts" Reservistenpfeife so to say, these parts don't belong together. Regards, Lars